NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Ocala, FL

Metro Market Score 47.4 (Moderate), ranked #117 of 248 metros. 1,211 establishments, 19,406 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 47.4
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

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

Ocala ranks in the upper half for healthcare and social assistance market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 47.4, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.

Industry Concentration
59.3
LQ: 1.13
Rank #147 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
58.1
$64,698 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 70.6
Employment growth index
Rank #74 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
46.2
YoY wage change index

1,211 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Ocala

1,211
Establishments
+4.2% YoY
19,406
Total Employment
+4.9% YoY
$64,698
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY
1.13
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Ocala vs Florida Statewide

How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to Florida overall. The state ranks #37/51 for entry risk.

Measure Ocala FL Statewide
Overall Score 47.4 Moderate 47.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #117 of 248 metros #37 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 Ocala

Finance and Insurance 27.9 Other Services 28.9 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 29.8 Information 30.8 Construction 36.4 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 39.6 Accommodation and Food Services 48.4 Administrative and Support Services 57.8 Retail Trade 73.6

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other Florida Metros

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin 30.9 #23/248 Lakeland-Winter Haven 31.4 #25/248 Cape Coral-Fort Myers 31.8 #27/248 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville 38.4 #62/248 Naples-Marco Island 45.1 #100/248 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 47.1 #113/248 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor 49.5 #131/248 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach 49.9 #132/248 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota 50.2 #134/248 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach 52.4 #152/248

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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 Ocala's healthcare and social assistance sector, the industry concentration component (59.3) 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.