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Other Services in Kentucky: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 42.0 (Elevated), ranked #22 of 51 states. 10,598 establishments, 48,636 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

🛡️Stable Market

Kentucky exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 22.5 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
19.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #44 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.2
vs. national average
Rank #18 of 51 states
Market Volatility
22.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
78.3
Labor cost pressure

10,598 Establishments in Kentucky

10,598
Establishments
+3.5% YoY
48,636
Total Employment
+3.0% YoY
$46,979
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY

Kentucky vs National Other Services Average

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

Metric KY National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.0 44.9 -2.9
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 19.8 40.9 -21.1
Market Volatility 22.5 32.6 -10.1
Establishment Density 4.2 8.7 -4.5
Wage Pressure 78.3 78.2 +0.1

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

Kentucky Ranks #22 of 51 for Other Services

Kentucky ranks #22 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
#22 Kentucky You 42.0 elevated
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 Kentucky stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

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

West Virginia 32.7 #4/51 Indiana 33.9 #5/51 Ohio 35.8 #7/51 Tennessee 40.5 #18/51 Missouri 47.4 #33/51 Illinois 50.5 #39/51 Virginia 50.7 #40/51

Other Industries in Kentucky

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 →