CNBC 2025 · #41 of 50
Arkansas
Less favourableImproved 4 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#45 → #41)
Overall score
73 /100
Rank #41 of 50
Category snapshot
Top strengths
- Cost of Doing Business #11
- Cost of Living #12
- Access to Capital #26
Areas to improve
- Quality of Life #43
- Technology & Innovation #41
Founder Lens highlight
Bootstrapper — #24 of 50 · 53/100
StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.