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Idaho: 2026 Business Market Risk & Industry Survival
Rank #24 of 51 state markets. 10 industries tracked. Population: 1,839,106.
Idaho ranks #24 out of 51 state markets by average entry risk (41.6). Accommodation and Food Services carries the lowest risk at 26.2 (Low), while Construction is the most challenging at 58.4 (High). The 32.2-point spread signals significant variation across sectors. Healthcare and Social Assistance is the largest tracked employer with 118,844 jobs.
Idaho: 41.6 Average Entry Risk
79,687
Total Establishments
Across tracked industries
518,986
Total Employment
Across tracked industries
41.6
Average Entry Risk
Across all industries
Idaho at a Glance
Best Industries for New Entrants in Idaho
Industries with the lowest entry risk in Idaho.
Entry Risk by Industry in Idaho
Compare market entry conditions across industries in Idaho. Rank indicates position vs. all 50 states.
Lower is better
Low Mod Elev High
Retail Trade
#12
Other Services
#20
Information
#24
Construction
#48
Idaho Industry Data: 79,687 Establishments
| Industry | Entry Risk | Rank | Establishments | Employment | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services NAICS 72 | 26.2 | #4/51 | 5,440 | 77,676 | $23,623 |
| Healthcare and Social Assistance NAICS 62 | 29.8 | #7/51 | 11,960 | 118,844 | $57,574 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services NAICS 54 | 34.9 | #11/51 | 15,557 | 52,122 | $95,211 |
| Retail Trade NAICS 44-45 | 40.1 | #12/51 | 7,568 | 93,872 | $40,749 |
| Other Services NAICS 81 | 40.8 | #20/51 | 5,965 | 22,131 | $45,185 |
| Administrative and Support Services NAICS 56 | 42.1 | #30/51 | 6,567 | 47,152 | $54,533 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing NAICS 53 | 43.4 | #32/51 | 4,307 | 10,561 | $56,885 |
| Information NAICS 51 | 43.8 | #24/51 | 3,096 | 0 | $0 |
| Finance and Insurance NAICS 52 | 56.2 | #39/51 | 5,549 | 27,960 | $93,171 |
| Construction NAICS 23 | 58.4 | #48/51 | 13,678 | 68,668 | $64,986 |
Largest Industries in Idaho by Employment
How Idaho Compares to Neighboring States
Average entry risk across all tracked industries. Lower scores indicate better conditions for new businesses.