NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Chico, CA

Metro Market Score 45.3 (Moderate), ranked #101 of 248 metros. 4,249 establishments, 19,255 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 45.3
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

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

🏭Industry Hub📈Rapid Growth

Chico is a specialized hub for healthcare and social assistance, with a location quotient of 1.70 and industry concentration in the upper half. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.

Industry Concentration
97.6
LQ: 1.70
Rank #242 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
24.6
$57,496 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 77.0
Employment growth index
Rank #58 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
39.0
YoY wage change index

4,249 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Chico

4,249
Establishments
+16.8% YoY
19,255
Total Employment
+5.4% YoY
$57,496
Average Annual Wage
+2.7% YoY
1.70
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Chico vs California Statewide

How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to California overall. The state ranks #49/51 for entry risk.

Measure Chico CA Statewide
Overall Score 45.3 Moderate 54.6 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #101 of 248 metros #49 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 Chico

Administrative and Support Services 26.0 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 43.9 Finance and Insurance 45.3 Other Services 49.4 Information 49.8 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 51.5 Accommodation and Food Services 53.8 Construction 64.2 Retail Trade 74.5

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other California Metros

Visalia 15.8 #4/248 Merced 17.5 #6/248 Bakersfield-Delano 18.6 #7/248 El Centro 21.7 #8/248 Stockton-Lodi 26.8 #14/248 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura 26.9 #15/248 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario 27.0 #16/248 Hanford-Corcoran 31.8 #26/248 Salinas 32.3 #30/248 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles 34.9 #41/248

+ 13 more metros. View all in California →

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Chico's healthcare and social assistance sector, the industry concentration component (97.6) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.