U.S. Industry Risk & Survival Data

Ten sectors, 510 state-level profiles. Average entry risk ranges from 39.9 (Administrative and Support Services) to 51.9 (Finance and Insurance).

NAICS 23

Construction

Construction of buildings, heavy and civil engineering, specialty trade contractors

44.2 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
938,480 Establishments
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Top momentum: Idaho , Montana , Utah
NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Ambulatory health care, hospitals, nursing facilities, social assistance

40.5 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
2,024,561 Establishments
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Top momentum: Nevada , Utah , Arizona
NAICS 44-45

Retail Trade

Motor vehicle dealers, food stores, general merchandise, e-commerce

44.6 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
1,070,114 Establishments
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Top momentum: Utah , Nevada , Florida
NAICS 72

Accommodation and Food Services

Hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, catering

40 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
792,281 Establishments
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Top momentum: Utah , Idaho , District of Columbia
NAICS 54

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Legal, accounting, architecture, engineering, consulting, research

40.5 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
1,728,191 Establishments
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Top momentum: Wyoming , Delaware , Utah
NAICS 52

Finance and Insurance

Banking, credit, insurance, securities, investments

51.9 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
581,673 Establishments
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Top momentum: Nevada , Florida , Delaware
NAICS 53

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Real estate agents, property management, rental services

40.5 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
492,273 Establishments
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Top momentum: Idaho , Utah , Florida
NAICS 56

Administrative and Support Services

Office administration, staffing, security, cleaning services

39.9 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
690,379 Establishments
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Top momentum: Wyoming , Idaho , Delaware
NAICS 51

Information

Publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications, data processing

43.6 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
294,668 Establishments
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Top momentum: Delaware , California , Nevada
NAICS 81

Other Services

Repair, personal care, religious, civic organizations

44.9 Avg Entry Risk
51% Avg Retention
884,354 Establishments
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Top momentum: Nevada , Arizona , Utah

About Our Industry Coverage

IndustryStat covers ten major NAICS sectors representing a significant portion of U.S. business activity. Each industry is analyzed at the state level using data from the Census Bureau's Business Dynamics Statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

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