Finance and Insurance in Columbia, MO
Metro Market Score 72.3 (Difficult), ranked #304 of 331 metros. 352 establishments, 6,202 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.
Columbia is a specialized hub for finance and insurance, with a location quotient of 1.44 and industry concentration in the bottom 10%. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.
352 Finance and Insurance Firms in Columbia
Columbia vs Missouri Statewide
How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to Missouri overall. The state ranks #43/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Columbia | MO Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.3 Difficult | 57.7 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #304 of 331 metros | #43 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 Columbia
Finance and Insurance in Other Missouri Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Columbia, MO MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.