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Finance and Insurance in Iowa: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 54.3 (Elevated), ranked #35 of 51 states. 7,412 establishments, 91,677 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 54.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

🛡️Stable Market

Iowa exhibits structural stability in finance and insurance, with volatility at 4.1 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
10.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
60.8
vs. national average
Rank #40 of 51 states
Market Volatility
4.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
67.3
Labor cost pressure

7,412 Establishments in Iowa

7,412
Establishments
+0.4% YoY
91,677
Total Employment
-2.0% YoY
$104,415
Average Annual Wage
+5.7% YoY

Iowa vs National Finance and Insurance Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 54.3 51.9 +2.4
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 10.2 34.4 -24.2
Market Volatility 4.1 9.6 -5.5
Establishment Density 60.8 42.5 +18.3
Wage Pressure 67.3 66.8 +0.5

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

Iowa Ranks #35 of 51 for Finance and Insurance

Iowa ranks #35 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
#35 Iowa You 54.3 elevated
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 Iowa stack up against other states for finance and insurance?

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Finance and Insurance in Neighboring States

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

Wisconsin 45.3 #8/51 Illinois 46.2 #10/51 Minnesota 46.6 #11/51 Nebraska 49.4 #20/51 South Dakota 50.1 #24/51 Missouri 57.7 #43/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →