CNBC 2025 · #48 of 50
Montana
Less favourableFell 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#46 → #48)
Overall score
66 /100
Rank #48 of 50
Category snapshot
Top strengths
- Economy #23
- Education #27
- Business Friendliness #29
Areas to improve
- Workforce #50
- Access to Capital #46
Founder Lens highlight
Bootstrapper — #41 of 50 · 45/100
StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.