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Information in Iowa: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.3 (Moderate), ranked #15 of 51 states. 2,601 establishments, 18,144 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Iowa exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 30.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
92.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #5 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
20.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #40 of 51 states
Establishment Density
10.6
vs. national average
Rank #17 of 51 states
Market Volatility
30.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
46.9
Labor cost pressure

2,601 Establishments in Iowa

2,601
Establishments
+0.6% YoY
18,144
Total Employment
-2.3% YoY
$86,195
Average Annual Wage
+9.8% YoY

Iowa vs National Information Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.3 43.6 -5.3
5-Year Retention 92.2% 51.0% +41.2
Growth Momentum 20.4 34.6 -14.2
Market Volatility 30.1 24.1 +6.0
Establishment Density 10.6 18.3 -7.7
Wage Pressure 46.9 41.8 +5.1

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

Iowa Ranks #15 of 51 for Information

Iowa ranks #15 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
#15 Iowa You 38.3 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 Iowa stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Iowa's information market compares to bordering states.

South Dakota 33.6 #8/51 Missouri 36.8 #10/51 Nebraska 37.8 #13/51 Wisconsin 38.1 #14/51 Minnesota 42.6 #22/51 Illinois 48.5 #38/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →