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Healthcare and Social Assistance in District of Columbia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 27.9 (Low), ranked #5 of 51 states. 5,352 establishments, 71,704 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 27.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

💎Hidden Gem

District of Columbia presents favorable entry conditions for healthcare and social assistance: low overall risk (27.9), limited market saturation (bottom 5), and firm retention in the top 10. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
90.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #6 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
27.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #41 of 51 states
Establishment Density
29.7
vs. national average
Rank #48 of 51 states
Market Volatility
40.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
0.0
Labor cost pressure

5,352 Establishments in District of Columbia

5,352
Establishments
+11.5% YoY
71,704
Total Employment
+5.6% YoY
$85,569
Average Annual Wage
+0.5% YoY

District of Columbia vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric DC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 27.9 40.5 -12.6
5-Year Retention 90.2% 51.0% +39.2
Growth Momentum 27.8 46.8 -19.0
Market Volatility 40.5 27.8 +12.7
Establishment Density 29.7 12.9 +16.8
Wage Pressure 0.0 49.0 -49.0

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

District of Columbia Ranks #5 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

District of Columbia ranks #5 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 You 27.9 low
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 District of Columbia stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

How District of Columbia's healthcare and social assistance market compares to bordering states.

Maryland 36.8 #21/51 Virginia 39.9 #25/51

Other Industries in District of Columbia

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 →