14 Core Economic Indicators National Ranking
Economic Scale & Vitality National Ranking
Innovation & Enterprise National Ranking
Human & Capital Living National Ranking
Structural & Policy National Ranking
STATE PERFORMANCE GAUGE CHARTS
US STATES ECONOMIC & INNOVATION COMPETITIVENESS
An executive-grade benchmarking index developed by theboardiQ LLC to evaluate and rank the macroeconomic strength, innovation capacity, and structural competitiveness of 50 States in the United States.
Designed for corporate board directors, institutional investors, and policymakers, the index synthesizes raw macroeconomic and institutional data into a standardized 0–100 Composite Score across 4 Strategic Macro Pillars and 14 Underlying Sub-Metrics.
The Executive Dashboard incorporates a boardroom governance matrix mapping strategic mandates, benchmark metrics, director compensation, and critical oversight inquiries across 9 Board Roles/Industry Lens
COMPETITIVENESS SWOT
Oklahoma
Strengths
• Lowest Cost of Living rank in the nation (#1) with affordable housing and low utility costs• Strong traditional energy base (oil/gas), aerospace maintenance hub, and agriculture• Strategic central location for logistics, trucking, and pipeline infrastructure
Weaknesses
• Educational quality (#42) and educational attainment metrics (#43) lag national averages• Healthcare access gaps, high uninsured rates, and persistent income inequality• Below-average R&D spend (#40) and low venture capital investment ($65 per capita)
Opportunities
• Wind energy generation expansion (top-tier national wind resources) and hydrogen tech• Aerospace and defense sector expansion (autonomous systems, MRO facilities)• Ag-tech innovation and expanded logistics/distribution center growth
Threats
• Fiscal vulnerability to energy market price drops• Severe weather risks (tornadoes, severe storms) causing property damage• Water resource management challenges during severe drought cycles
METRICS DEEPDIVE
Economic Scale & Vitality
GDP
Trade
Trade Overall Rank | Trade Surplus / Deficit | Exports in Millions USD | Total US Overall Exports 2026 YTD | Export % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29 | -$6,691 | $5,796 | $1,639,475 | 0.35% |
Imports in Millions USD | Total US Overall Imports 2026 YTD | Import % |
|---|---|---|
$12,487 | $2,415,187 | 0.52% |