NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Visalia, CA

Metro Market Score 15.8 (Favorable), ranked #4 of 248 metros. 7,037 establishments, 20,651 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 15.8
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

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

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Visalia's healthcare and social assistance sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 91.9. Combined with a 15.8 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
15.7
LQ: 0.81
Rank #39 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
4.4
$46,913 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 91.9
Employment growth index
Rank #21 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
41.9
YoY wage change index

7,037 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Visalia

7,037
Establishments
+14.3% YoY
20,651
Total Employment
+7.8% YoY
$46,913
Average Annual Wage
+3.3% YoY
0.81
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Visalia 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 Visalia CA Statewide
Overall Score 15.8 Favorable 54.6 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #4 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 Visalia

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 17.2 Other Services 34.5 Information 37.0 Retail Trade 38.4 Construction 38.9 Finance and Insurance 39.7 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 41.8 Accommodation and Food Services 56.9 Administrative and Support Services 58.1

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other California Metros

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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 36.2 #49/248

+ 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 Visalia's healthcare and social assistance sector, the wage pressure component (41.9) 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.