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Finance and Insurance in Kingsport-Bristol, TN
Metro Market Score 30.0 (Favorable), ranked #50 of 331 metros. 436 establishments, 2,818 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 30.0
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable
Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.
Rapid Growth
Employment in Kingsport-Bristol's finance and insurance sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 90.3. Combined with a 30.0 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.
Industry Concentration
48.0
LQ: 0.59
Rank #159 of 331 metros
Wage Competitiveness
29.3
$79,820 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 90.3
Employment growth index
Rank #33 of 331 metros
Wage Pressure
38.8
YoY wage change index
436 Finance and Insurance Firms in Kingsport-Bristol
436
Establishments
+3.6% YoY
2,818
Total Employment
+5.4% YoY
$79,820
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY
0.59
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Kingsport-Bristol vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #33/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Kingsport-Bristol | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 30.0 Favorable | 53.4 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #50 of 331 metros | #33 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Kingsport-Bristol
Finance and Insurance in Other Tennessee Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.