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CNBC 2025 · #5 of 50

Ohio

Very favourable

Improved 2 ranks since CNBC 2024 (#7 → #5)

Overall score
94 /100

Rank #5 of 50

Best for

  • Bootstrapper
  • VC-Backed
  • Fintech
  • Remote-First
  • Low cost of doing business

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Infrastructure #1
  • Cost of Doing Business #2
  • Technology & Innovation #6

Areas to improve

  • Workforce #31
  • Education #27

Founder Lens highlight

Bootstrapper — #2 of 50 · 63/100

StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.