Unemployment rate: 8.3%
2010 GDP: $51 billion
Median household income: $47,014
Idaho's economy is growing, but is roughly in line with the national average.
The government is the state's largest employer, and given federal budget cuts, jobs on that front are likely to remain flat or fall slightly over the next few years.
Real estate, the second largest sector for jobs, is a drag. Energy exploration could be a big driver of economic growth going forward.
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