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CNBC 2025 · #38 of 50

Vermont

Less favourable

Fell 1 rank since CNBC 2024 (#37 → #38)

Overall score
76 /100

Rank #38 of 50

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Quality of Life #1
  • Education #20
  • Business Friendliness #25

Areas to improve

  • Access to Capital #44
  • Technology & Innovation #42

Founder Lens highlight

Bootstrapper — #33 of 50 · 49/100

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