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Information in Kentucky: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 32.6 (Moderate), ranked #6 of 51 states. 4,124 establishments, 20,756 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 32.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

The information sector in Kentucky is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
64.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #19 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
37.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #16 of 51 states
Establishment Density
13.8
vs. national average
Rank #21 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
14.3
Labor cost pressure

4,124 Establishments in Kentucky

4,124
Establishments
+8.6% YoY
20,756
Total Employment
-8.0% YoY
$78,746
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Kentucky vs National Information Average

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

Metric KY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 32.6 43.6 -11.0
5-Year Retention 64.7% 51.0% +13.7
Growth Momentum 37.8 34.6 +3.2
Market Volatility 20.0 24.1 -4.1
Establishment Density 13.8 18.3 -4.6
Wage Pressure 14.3 41.8 -27.5

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

Kentucky Ranks #6 of 51 for Information

Kentucky ranks #6 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
#6 Kentucky You 32.6 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 Kentucky stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Kentucky's information market compares to bordering states.

Virginia 36.2 #9/51 Missouri 36.8 #10/51 West Virginia 37.3 #11/51 Indiana 40.2 #19/51 Ohio 44.4 #26/51 Tennessee 48.1 #37/51 Illinois 48.5 #38/51

Other Industries in Kentucky

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 →