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Information in Idaho: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.8 (Elevated), ranked #24 of 51 states. 3,096 establishments, 0 jobs.

Best information metro in Idaho
Pocatello 33.5 #78/294 nationwide · 39 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

📈Growth Opportunity

Idaho ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 5). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
62.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #20 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 61.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #4 of 51 states
Establishment Density
37.9
vs. national average
Rank #48 of 51 states
Market Volatility
55.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
50.0
Labor cost pressure

3,096 Establishments in Idaho

3,096
Establishments
+8.9% YoY
0
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$0
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY

Information in Idaho Metro Areas

5 metro areas with information data in Idaho. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Pocatello 33.5 #78/294 · 39 firms Idaho Falls 39.2 #108/294 · 96 firms Lewiston 40.2 #118/294 · 25 firms Boise City 47.8 #176/294 · 970 firms Coeur d'Alene 50.4 #193/294 · 174 firms

Idaho vs National Information Average

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

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.8 43.6 +0.2
5-Year Retention 62.8% 51.0% +11.8
Growth Momentum 61.6 34.6 +27.0
Market Volatility 55.7 24.1 +31.6
Establishment Density 37.9 18.3 +19.6
Wage Pressure 50.0 41.8 +8.2

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

Idaho Ranks #24 of 51 for Information

Idaho ranks #24 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 30.0 moderate
#3 Alaska 31.5 moderate
#4 Pennsylvania 31.8 moderate
#5 Alabama 32.1 moderate
#24 Idaho You 43.8 elevated
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 Idaho stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Idaho's information market compares to bordering states.

Montana 33.2 #7/51 Wyoming 42.2 #21/51 Utah 47.4 #33/51 Oregon 52.0 #45/51 Washington 55.7 #49/51 Nevada 56.3 #50/51

Other Industries in Idaho

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 →