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Information in South Dakota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 33.6 (Moderate), ranked #8 of 51 states. 892 establishments, 5,129 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

South Dakota exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 29.9 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
90.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #6 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
12.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #49 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.6
vs. national average
Rank #30 of 51 states
Market Volatility
29.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
8.7
Labor cost pressure

892 Establishments in South Dakota

892
Establishments
+4.7% YoY
5,129
Total Employment
-0.2% YoY
$69,677
Average Annual Wage
+2.3% YoY

South Dakota vs National Information Average

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

Metric SD National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.6 43.6 -10.0
5-Year Retention 90.2% 51.0% +39.2
Growth Momentum 12.9 34.6 -21.7
Market Volatility 29.9 24.1 +5.8
Establishment Density 16.6 18.3 -1.7
Wage Pressure 8.7 41.8 -33.1

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

South Dakota Ranks #8 of 51 for Information

South Dakota ranks #8 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
#8 South Dakota You 33.6 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 South Dakota stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

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

North Dakota 28.8 #1/51 Montana 33.2 #7/51 Nebraska 37.8 #13/51 Iowa 38.3 #15/51 Wyoming 42.2 #21/51 Minnesota 42.6 #22/51

Other Industries in South 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 →