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Accommodation and Food Services in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 34.2 (Moderate), ranked #18 of 51 states. 6,244 establishments, 115,840 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.2
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 Kansas 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
43.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #30 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
40.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #22 of 51 states
Establishment Density
7.8
vs. national average
Rank #5 of 51 states
Market Volatility
7.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
18.0
Labor cost pressure

6,244 Establishments in Kansas

6,244
Establishments
+1.2% YoY
115,840
Total Employment
+0.4% YoY
$22,280
Average Annual Wage
+2.9% YoY

Kansas vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.2 40.0 -5.8
5-Year Retention 43.1% 51.0% -7.9
Growth Momentum 40.3 41.1 -0.8
Market Volatility 7.5 23.9 -16.4
Establishment Density 7.8 27.0 -19.2
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.

Kansas Ranks #18 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Kansas ranks #18 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
#18 Kansas You 34.2 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 Kansas stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Oklahoma 35.0 #20/51 Nebraska 41.5 #31/51 Colorado 46.9 #41/51 Missouri 47.2 #42/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →