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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Colorado: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 46.7 (Elevated), ranked #35 of 51 states. 23,680 establishments, 331,037 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 46.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

📈Growth Opportunity

The healthcare and social assistance sector in Colorado 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
11.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #46 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 78.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #7 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.7
vs. national average
Rank #26 of 51 states
Market Volatility
44.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
35.9
Labor cost pressure

23,680 Establishments in Colorado

23,680
Establishments
+0.3% YoY
331,037
Total Employment
+3.3% YoY
$66,522
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

Colorado vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric CO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 46.7 40.5 +6.2
5-Year Retention 11.8% 51.0% -39.2
Growth Momentum 78.6 46.8 +31.8
Market Volatility 44.6 27.8 +16.8
Establishment Density 8.7 12.9 -4.2
Wage Pressure 35.9 49.0 -13.1

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

Colorado Ranks #35 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Colorado ranks #35 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
#35 Colorado You 46.7 elevated
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 Colorado stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Utah 22.9 #1/51 Nebraska 23.7 #2/51 Kansas 34.0 #15/51 Wyoming 36.4 #18/51 Arizona 44.1 #32/51 Oklahoma 49.7 #41/51 New Mexico 53.1 #47/51

Other Industries in Colorado

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 →