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Finance and Insurance in Idaho: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 56.2 (High), ranked #39 of 51 states. 5,549 establishments, 27,960 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 56.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.

🛡️Stable Market

Idaho exhibits structural stability in finance and insurance, with volatility at 7.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
72.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #15 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 53.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #12 of 51 states
Establishment Density
98.8
vs. national average
Rank #50 of 51 states
Market Volatility
7.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
92.1
Labor cost pressure

5,549 Establishments in Idaho

5,549
Establishments
+8.2% YoY
27,960
Total Employment
-0.1% YoY
$93,171
Average Annual Wage
+8.2% YoY

Idaho vs National Finance and Insurance Average

How Idaho's finance and insurance market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 56.2 51.9 +4.3
5-Year Retention 72.5% 51.0% +21.5
Growth Momentum 53.3 34.4 +18.9
Market Volatility 7.4 9.6 -2.2
Establishment Density 98.8 42.5 +56.3
Wage Pressure 92.1 66.8 +25.3

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within finance and insurance only.

Idaho Ranks #39 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Idaho ranks #39 out of 51 states for finance and insurance market entry conditions.

Finance and Insurance Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Hawaii 37.0 moderate
#2 West Virginia 39.8 moderate
#3 Kentucky 40.0 moderate
#4 Rhode Island 41.9 moderate
#5 Maine 42.0 elevated
#39 Idaho You 56.2 high
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 49.7 · #21 Alabama — 48.4 · #18 Arkansas — 44.7 · #7 Arizona — 52.6 · #29 California — 46.9 · #12 Colorado — 67.3 · #50 Connecticut — 73.7 · #51 District of Columbia — 47.9 · #13 Delaware — 57.7 · #44 Florida — 61.9 · #46 Georgia — 56.4 · #40 Hawaii — 37.0 · #1 Iowa — 54.3 · #35 Idaho — 56.2 · #39 Illinois — 46.2 · #10 Indiana — 45.4 · #9 Kansas — 57.0 · #42 Kentucky — 40.0 · #3 Louisiana — 42.0 · #6 Massachusetts — 48.2 · #15 Maryland — 52.6 · #30 Maine — 42.0 · #5 Michigan — 49.8 · #23 Minnesota — 46.6 · #11 Missouri — 57.7 · #43 Mississippi — 54.5 · #36 Montana — 59.0 · #45 North Carolina — 48.4 · #17 North Dakota — 52.1 · #28 Nebraska — 49.4 · #20 New Hampshire — 49.8 · #22 New Jersey — 53.2 · #32 New Mexico — 53.1 · #31 Nevada — 55.6 · #38 New York — 65.4 · #49 Ohio — 48.2 · #14 Oklahoma — 64.9 · #48 Oregon — 56.7 · #41 Pennsylvania — 48.8 · #19 Rhode Island — 41.9 · #4 South Carolina — 48.4 · #16 South Dakota — 50.1 · #24 Tennessee — 53.4 · #33 Texas — 50.4 · #25 Utah — 51.9 · #27 Virginia — 50.8 · #26 Vermont — 53.6 · #34 Washington — 55.5 · #37 Wisconsin — 45.3 · #8 West Virginia — 39.8 · #2 Wyoming — 62.0 · #47
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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 Idaho stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

How Idaho's finance and insurance market compares to bordering states.

Utah 51.9 #27/51 Washington 55.5 #37/51 Nevada 55.6 #38/51 Oregon 56.7 #41/51 Montana 59.0 #45/51 Wyoming 62.0 #47/51

Other Industries in Idaho

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →