Other Services in Lawrence, KS
Metro Market Score 86.2 (Difficult), ranked #331 of 332 metros. 258 establishments, 2,290 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
With a 1.49 location quotient, Lawrence has an outsized other services presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 98.5) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
258 Other Services Firms in Lawrence
Lawrence vs Kansas Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Kansas overall. The state ranks #13/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Lawrence | KS Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.2 Difficult | 38.2 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #331 of 332 metros | #13 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 Lawrence
Other Services in Other Kansas Metros
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Lawrence's 86.2 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Kansas
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Lawrence, KS MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.