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Information in Arkansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 30.0 (Moderate), ranked #2 of 51 states. 2,259 establishments, 12,291 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 30.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Arkansas exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 15.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
86.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #8 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.6
vs. national average
Rank #13 of 51 states
Market Volatility
15.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
21.4
Labor cost pressure

2,259 Establishments in Arkansas

2,259
Establishments
-6.6% YoY
12,291
Total Employment
-4.0% YoY
$83,178
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY

Arkansas vs National Information Average

How Arkansas's information market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 30.0 43.6 -13.6
5-Year Retention 86.3% 51.0% +35.3
Growth Momentum 26.2 34.6 -8.4
Market Volatility 15.0 24.1 -9.1
Establishment Density 8.6 18.3 -9.7
Wage Pressure 21.4 41.8 -20.4

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within information only.

Arkansas Ranks #2 of 51 for Information

Arkansas ranks #2 out of 51 states for information market entry conditions.

Information Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 North Dakota 28.8 low
#2 Arkansas You 30.0 moderate
#3 Alaska 31.5 moderate
#4 Pennsylvania 31.8 moderate
#5 Alabama 32.1 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.5 · #3 Alabama — 32.1 · #5 Arkansas — 30.0 · #2 Arizona — 49.2 · #41 California — 56.6 · #51 Colorado — 46.7 · #31 Connecticut — 54.5 · #47 District of Columbia — 51.0 · #43 Delaware — 48.0 · #36 Florida — 46.5 · #30 Georgia — 48.9 · #39 Hawaii — 55.2 · #48 Iowa — 38.3 · #15 Idaho — 43.8 · #24 Illinois — 48.5 · #38 Indiana — 40.2 · #19 Kansas — 37.6 · #12 Kentucky — 32.6 · #6 Louisiana — 51.7 · #44 Massachusetts — 40.2 · #17 Maryland — 48.9 · #40 Maine — 44.1 · #25 Michigan — 47.2 · #32 Minnesota — 42.6 · #22 Missouri — 36.8 · #10 Mississippi — 43.1 · #23 Montana — 33.2 · #7 North Carolina — 45.3 · #28 North Dakota — 28.8 · #1 Nebraska — 37.8 · #13 New Hampshire — 47.8 · #35 New Jersey — 52.0 · #46 New Mexico — 47.7 · #34 Nevada — 56.3 · #50 New York — 50.5 · #42 Ohio — 44.4 · #26 Oklahoma — 40.2 · #18 Oregon — 52.0 · #45 Pennsylvania — 31.8 · #4 Rhode Island — 39.9 · #16 South Carolina — 46.3 · #29 South Dakota — 33.6 · #8 Tennessee — 48.1 · #37 Texas — 41.5 · #20 Utah — 47.4 · #33 Virginia — 36.2 · #9 Vermont — 45.1 · #27 Washington — 55.7 · #49 Wisconsin — 38.1 · #14 West Virginia — 37.3 · #11 Wyoming — 42.2 · #21
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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 Arkansas stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Arkansas's information market compares to bordering states.

Missouri 36.8 #10/51 Oklahoma 40.2 #18/51 Texas 41.5 #20/51 Mississippi 43.1 #23/51 Tennessee 48.1 #37/51 Louisiana 51.7 #44/51

Other Industries in Arkansas

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