NAICS 51

Information in Vermont: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 45.1 (Elevated), ranked #27 of 51 states. 1,241 establishments, 0 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 45.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🛡️Stable Market

Vermont exhibits structural stability in information, with volatility at 25.5 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
98.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #2 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
0.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #51 of 51 states
Establishment Density
45.7
vs. national average
Rank #50 of 51 states
Market Volatility
25.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
50.0
Labor cost pressure

1,241 Establishments in Vermont

1,241
Establishments
+7.7% YoY
0
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$0
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY

Vermont vs National Information Average

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

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 45.1 43.6 +1.5
5-Year Retention 98.0% 51.0% +47.0
Growth Momentum 0.0 34.6 -34.6
Market Volatility 25.5 24.1 +1.4
Establishment Density 45.7 18.3 +27.4
Wage Pressure 50.0 41.8 +8.2

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

Vermont Ranks #27 of 51 for Information

Vermont ranks #27 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
#27 Vermont You 45.1 elevated
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 Vermont stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Vermont's information market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 40.2 #17/51 New Hampshire 47.8 #35/51 New York 50.5 #42/51

Other Industries in Vermont

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 →