NAICS 51

Information in North Dakota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 28.8 (Low), ranked #1 of 51 states. 828 establishments, 5,305 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 28.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

North Dakota exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 12.7 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
100.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #1 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
14.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #48 of 51 states
Establishment Density
18.4
vs. national average
Rank #33 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
15.8
Labor cost pressure

828 Establishments in North Dakota

828
Establishments
+6.2% YoY
5,305
Total Employment
-4.5% YoY
$93,695
Average Annual Wage
+3.7% YoY

North Dakota vs National Information Average

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

Metric ND National Difference
Entry Risk Score 28.8 43.6 -14.8
5-Year Retention 100.0% 51.0% +49.0
Growth Momentum 14.9 34.6 -19.7
Market Volatility 12.7 24.1 -11.4
Establishment Density 18.4 18.3 +0.1
Wage Pressure 15.8 41.8 -26.0

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

North Dakota Ranks #1 of 51 for Information

North Dakota ranks #1 out of 51 states for information market entry conditions.

Information Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 North Dakota You 28.8 low
#2 Arkansas 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 North Dakota stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How North Dakota's information market compares to bordering states.

Montana 33.2 #7/51 South Dakota 33.6 #8/51 Minnesota 42.6 #22/51

Other Industries in North Dakota

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 →