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Information in Kingsport-Bristol, TN
Metro Market Score 38.7 (Moderate), ranked #104 of 294 metros. 164 establishments, 1,140 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 38.7
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Employment in Kingsport-Bristol's information sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 68.4. Combined with a 38.7 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.
Industry Concentration
57.8
LQ: 0.52
Rank #170 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
44.9
$74,413 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 68.4
Employment growth index
Rank #94 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
17.4
YoY wage change index
164 Information Firms in Kingsport-Bristol
164
Establishments
+8.6% YoY
1,140
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$74,413
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.52
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Kingsport-Bristol vs Tennessee Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Tennessee overall. The state ranks #37/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Kingsport-Bristol | TN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.7 Moderate | 48.1 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #104 of 294 metros | #37 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Kingsport-Bristol
Information in Other Tennessee Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.