NAICS 72

Accommodation and Food Services in Iowa: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 39.0 (Moderate), ranked #29 of 51 states. 7,405 establishments, 122,420 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 39.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Iowa is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
37.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #33 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
29.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #32 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.4
vs. national average
Rank #21 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
8.0
Labor cost pressure

7,405 Establishments in Iowa

7,405
Establishments
+1.2% YoY
122,420
Total Employment
+1.5% YoY
$22,045
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

Iowa vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 39.0 40.0 -1.0
5-Year Retention 37.3% 51.0% -13.8
Growth Momentum 29.2 41.1 -11.9
Market Volatility 13.2 23.9 -10.7
Establishment Density 16.4 27.0 -10.6
Wage Pressure 8.0 33.4 -25.4

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

Iowa Ranks #29 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Iowa ranks #29 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 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
#29 Iowa You 39.0 moderate
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
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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 Iowa stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Wisconsin 28.2 #5/51 Minnesota 34.9 #19/51 South Dakota 36.7 #23/51 Illinois 39.5 #30/51 Nebraska 41.5 #31/51 Missouri 47.2 #42/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →