Colorado ranks 10th highest on state-by-state prosperity index

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Colorado came in 10th highest in the second annual U.S. Prosperity Index from the Legatum Institute, based on growth, economic performance and quality-of-life indicators among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The analysis ranks the states and Washington, D.C., using 11 pillars of prosperity, including “Inclusive Societies” and “Personal Freedom.” Colorado ranked 35th on “Safety & Security,” fifth on “Business Environment” and ninth in the education category.

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