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Other Services in Idaho: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.8 (Moderate), ranked #20 of 51 states. 5,965 establishments, 22,131 jobs.

Best other services metro in Idaho
Idaho Falls 19.9 #2/332 nationwide · 398 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.

📈Growth Opportunity

Idaho ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 15). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
31.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #36 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 82.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #4 of 51 states
Establishment Density
10.9
vs. national average
Rank #38 of 51 states
Market Volatility
18.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
78.3
Labor cost pressure

5,965 Establishments in Idaho

5,965
Establishments
+10.6% YoY
22,131
Total Employment
+4.0% YoY
$45,185
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY

Other Services in Idaho Metro Areas

6 metro areas with other services data in Idaho. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Idaho Falls 19.9 #2/332 · 398 firms Pocatello 26.0 #11/332 · 203 firms Coeur d'Alene 33.6 #45/332 · 544 firms Twin Falls 40.0 #79/332 · 309 firms Boise City 44.9 #114/332 · 2,455 firms Lewiston 49.2 #149/332 · 144 firms

Idaho vs National Other Services Average

How Idaho's other services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.8 44.9 -4.1
5-Year Retention 31.4% 51.0% -19.6
Growth Momentum 82.5 40.9 +41.6
Market Volatility 18.6 32.6 -14.0
Establishment Density 10.9 8.7 +2.2
Wage Pressure 78.3 78.2 +0.1

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

Idaho Ranks #20 of 51 for Other Services

Idaho ranks #20 out of 51 states for other services market entry conditions.

Other Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 South Dakota 28.9 low
#2 Nebraska 30.5 moderate
#3 Iowa 32.5 moderate
#4 West Virginia 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 33.9 moderate
#20 Idaho You 40.8 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 46.6 · #31 Alabama — 38.1 · #11 Arkansas — 38.8 · #15 Arizona — 46.0 · #30 California — 57.1 · #45 Colorado — 50.3 · #38 Connecticut — 59.1 · #49 District of Columbia — 64.0 · #51 Delaware — 45.5 · #28 Florida — 48.1 · #35 Georgia — 47.2 · #32 Hawaii — 61.9 · #50 Iowa — 32.5 · #3 Idaho — 40.8 · #20 Illinois — 50.5 · #39 Indiana — 33.9 · #5 Kansas — 38.2 · #13 Kentucky — 42.0 · #22 Louisiana — 41.9 · #21 Massachusetts — 58.0 · #48 Maryland — 47.8 · #34 Maine — 36.7 · #9 Michigan — 43.6 · #24 Minnesota — 38.1 · #12 Missouri — 47.4 · #33 Mississippi — 35.9 · #8 Montana — 38.6 · #14 North Carolina — 44.0 · #26 North Dakota — 35.0 · #6 Nebraska — 30.5 · #2 New Hampshire — 45.7 · #29 New Jersey — 53.8 · #43 New Mexico — 50.1 · #37 Nevada — 45.2 · #27 New York — 57.7 · #47 Ohio — 35.8 · #7 Oklahoma — 40.6 · #19 Oregon — 57.1 · #46 Pennsylvania — 39.5 · #17 Rhode Island — 42.5 · #23 South Carolina — 37.9 · #10 South Dakota — 28.9 · #1 Tennessee — 40.5 · #18 Texas — 50.1 · #36 Utah — 52.1 · #42 Virginia — 50.7 · #40 Vermont — 51.6 · #41 Washington — 56.1 · #44 Wisconsin — 39.3 · #16 West Virginia — 32.7 · #4 Wyoming — 43.7 · #25
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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 Idaho stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How Idaho's other services market compares to bordering states.

Montana 38.6 #14/51 Wyoming 43.7 #25/51 Nevada 45.2 #27/51 Utah 52.1 #42/51 Washington 56.1 #44/51 Oregon 57.1 #46/51

Other Industries in Idaho

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 → Information →