Infrastructure

Energy

The Energy ranking tracks the reliability of power grids, renewable energy consumption and the price of electricity.

Electricity Price

22nd ('18) 24th ('19)

Electricity Price

Power Grid Reliability

38th ('18) 34th ('19)

Power Grid Reliability

Renewable Energy Usage

25th ('18) 30th ('19)

Renewable Energy Usage

Internet Access

The internet access ranking measures access to broadband and high-speed internet.

Broadband Access

24th ('18) 42nd ('19)

Broadband Access

Ultra-Fast Internet Access

12th ('18) 5th ('19)

Ultra-Fast Internet Access

Transportation

Transportation looks at average commute time, road quality, unstable bridges and public transit usage.

Bridge Quality

9th ('18) 8th ('19)

Bridge Quality

Commute Time

32nd ('18) 29th ('19)

Commute Time

Public Transit Usage

28th ('18) 28th ('19)

Public Transit Usage

Road Quality

5th ('18) 2nd ('19)

Road Quality

Credit US News for Metric Descriptions