NAICS 72

Accommodation and Food Services in Idaho: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 26.2 (Low), ranked #4 of 51 states. 5,440 establishments, 77,676 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 26.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

📈Growth Opportunity🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Idaho exhibits structural stability in accommodation and food services, with volatility at 6.0 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
68.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #17 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 82.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #2 of 51 states
Establishment Density
44.6
vs. national average
Rank #44 of 51 states
Market Volatility
6.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
18.0
Labor cost pressure

5,440 Establishments in Idaho

5,440
Establishments
+8.2% YoY
77,676
Total Employment
+0.6% YoY
$23,623
Average Annual Wage
+2.9% YoY

Idaho vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How Idaho's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 26.2 40.0 -13.8
5-Year Retention 68.6% 51.0% +17.6
Growth Momentum 82.2 41.1 +41.1
Market Volatility 6.0 23.9 -17.9
Establishment Density 44.6 27.0 +17.6
Wage Pressure 18.0 33.4 -15.4

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

Idaho Ranks #4 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Idaho ranks #4 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho You 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
Low Moderate Elevated High

Tap a state to view details

About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Idaho stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

Select a state above to see the comparison

Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

How Idaho's accommodation and food services market compares to bordering states.

Utah 36.5 #22/51 Oregon 42.8 #32/51 Washington 42.9 #33/51 Montana 46.1 #39/51 Wyoming 55.0 #45/51 Nevada 64.0 #49/51

Other Industries in Idaho

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →