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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Arkansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 39.5 (Moderate), ranked #24 of 51 states. 12,986 establishments, 185,032 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 39.5
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national healthcare and social assistance average.

💎Hidden Gem

The healthcare and social assistance sector in Arkansas is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
39.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #32 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 53.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #18 of 51 states
Establishment Density
9.9
vs. national average
Rank #32 of 51 states
Market Volatility
32.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
24.5
Labor cost pressure

12,986 Establishments in Arkansas

12,986
Establishments
-2.9% YoY
185,032
Total Employment
+3.4% YoY
$56,007
Average Annual Wage
+1.8% YoY

Arkansas vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

How Arkansas's healthcare and social assistance market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 39.5 40.5 -1.0
5-Year Retention 39.2% 51.0% -11.8
Growth Momentum 53.0 46.8 +6.2
Market Volatility 32.1 27.8 +4.3
Establishment Density 9.9 12.9 -3.0
Wage Pressure 24.5 49.0 -24.5

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within healthcare and social assistance only.

Arkansas Ranks #24 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Arkansas ranks #24 out of 51 states for healthcare and social assistance market entry conditions.

Healthcare and Social Assistance Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Utah 22.9 low
#2 Nebraska 23.7 low
#3 North Dakota 26.2 low
#4 Iowa 26.7 low
#5 District of Columbia 27.9 low
#24 Arkansas You 39.5 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 50.3 · #44 Alabama — 43.6 · #31 Arkansas — 39.5 · #24 Arizona — 44.1 · #32 California — 54.6 · #49 Colorado — 46.7 · #35 Connecticut — 30.9 · #8 District of Columbia — 27.9 · #5 Delaware — 44.8 · #33 Florida — 47.2 · #37 Georgia — 43.3 · #28 Hawaii — 50.2 · #43 Iowa — 26.7 · #4 Idaho — 29.8 · #7 Illinois — 43.6 · #30 Indiana — 31.2 · #10 Kansas — 34.0 · #15 Kentucky — 54.4 · #48 Louisiana — 34.6 · #16 Massachusetts — 48.4 · #40 Maryland — 36.8 · #21 Maine — 49.9 · #42 Michigan — 52.5 · #46 Minnesota — 31.0 · #9 Missouri — 55.6 · #51 Mississippi — 38.3 · #23 Montana — 33.0 · #13 North Carolina — 33.0 · #14 North Dakota — 26.2 · #3 Nebraska — 23.7 · #2 New Hampshire — 36.6 · #19 New Jersey — 45.1 · #34 New Mexico — 53.1 · #47 Nevada — 37.2 · #22 New York — 48.2 · #39 Ohio — 40.2 · #26 Oklahoma — 49.7 · #41 Oregon — 55.6 · #50 Pennsylvania — 29.5 · #6 Rhode Island — 36.0 · #17 South Carolina — 31.5 · #12 South Dakota — 31.4 · #11 Tennessee — 47.4 · #38 Texas — 46.8 · #36 Utah — 22.9 · #1 Virginia — 39.9 · #25 Vermont — 36.7 · #20 Washington — 52.3 · #45 Wisconsin — 43.4 · #29 West Virginia — 40.3 · #27 Wyoming — 36.4 · #18
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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 Arkansas stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

How Arkansas's healthcare and social assistance market compares to bordering states.

Louisiana 34.6 #16/51 Mississippi 38.3 #23/51 Texas 46.8 #36/51 Tennessee 47.4 #38/51 Oklahoma 49.7 #41/51 Missouri 55.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Arkansas

Construction → 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 → Other Services →