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Accommodation and Food Services in North Dakota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 29.5 (Low), ranked #12 of 51 states. 2,220 establishments, 34,051 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 29.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

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North Dakota exhibits structural stability in accommodation and food services, with volatility at 18.2 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
90.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #6 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
5.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #49 of 51 states
Establishment Density
39.8
vs. national average
Rank #39 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
8.0
Labor cost pressure

2,220 Establishments in North Dakota

2,220
Establishments
+1.1% YoY
34,051
Total Employment
+1.6% YoY
$23,927
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

North Dakota vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric ND National Difference
Entry Risk Score 29.5 40.0 -10.5
5-Year Retention 90.2% 51.0% +39.2
Growth Momentum 5.5 41.1 -35.6
Market Volatility 18.2 23.9 -5.7
Establishment Density 39.8 27.0 +12.8
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.

North Dakota Ranks #12 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

North Dakota ranks #12 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
#12 North Dakota You 29.5 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
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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 North Dakota stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Minnesota 34.9 #19/51 South Dakota 36.7 #23/51 Montana 46.1 #39/51

Other Industries in North Dakota

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 →