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Accommodation and Food Services in Missouri: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 47.2 (Elevated), ranked #42 of 51 states. 13,792 establishments, 263,130 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 47.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Missouri shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 24.3 (bottom 10) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 15). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
27.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #38 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
24.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #42 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.9
vs. national average
Rank #14 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
40.0
Labor cost pressure

13,792 Establishments in Missouri

13,792
Establishments
+0.5% YoY
263,130
Total Employment
+0.1% YoY
$25,992
Average Annual Wage
+4.0% YoY

Missouri vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric MO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 47.2 40.0 +7.2
5-Year Retention 27.4% 51.0% -23.6
Growth Momentum 24.3 41.1 -16.8
Market Volatility 12.5 23.9 -11.4
Establishment Density 12.9 27.0 -14.1
Wage Pressure 40.0 33.4 +6.6

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

Missouri Ranks #42 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Missouri ranks #42 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
#42 Missouri You 47.2 elevated
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 Missouri stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Tennessee 29.5 #13/51 Kansas 34.2 #18/51 Oklahoma 35.0 #20/51 Kentucky 36.9 #25/51 Arkansas 36.9 #26/51 Iowa 39.0 #29/51 Illinois 39.5 #30/51 Nebraska 41.5 #31/51

Other Industries in Missouri

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 →