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Accommodation and Food Services in Ohio: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 29.3 (Low), ranked #11 of 51 states. 26,876 establishments, 482,564 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 29.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

🛡️Stable Market

Ohio exhibits structural stability in accommodation and food services, with volatility at 15.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
74.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #14 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
28.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
14.5
vs. national average
Rank #19 of 51 states
Market Volatility
15.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
30.0
Labor cost pressure

26,876 Establishments in Ohio

26,876
Establishments
+1.7% YoY
482,564
Total Employment
+0.6% YoY
$23,358
Average Annual Wage
+3.5% YoY

Ohio vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric OH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 29.3 40.0 -10.7
5-Year Retention 74.5% 51.0% +23.5
Growth Momentum 28.9 41.1 -12.2
Market Volatility 15.3 23.9 -8.6
Establishment Density 14.5 27.0 -12.5
Wage Pressure 30.0 33.4 -3.4

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

Ohio Ranks #11 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Ohio ranks #11 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
#11 Ohio You 29.3 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 Ohio stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Michigan 29.2 #10/51 West Virginia 33.7 #17/51 Pennsylvania 36.8 #24/51 Kentucky 36.9 #25/51 Indiana 37.9 #28/51

Other Industries in Ohio

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 →