NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Metro Market Score 47.1 (Moderate), ranked #113 of 248 metros. 9,566 establishments, 161,054 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 47.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

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

💰High-Cost Market🌱Emerging Market

Few healthcare and social assistance firms have established themselves in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford yet. The concentration index of 14.5 is well below the metro median, while employment growth is positive (trend: 59.3). That combination points to a market still building out.

Industry Concentration
14.5
LQ: 0.80
Rank #36 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
87.5
$70,075 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 59.3
Employment growth index
Rank #102 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
46.7
YoY wage change index

9,566 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

9,566
Establishments
+4.1% YoY
161,054
Total Employment
+3.9% YoY
$70,075
Average Annual Wage
+4.3% YoY
0.80
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford FL Statewide
Overall Score 47.1 Moderate 47.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #113 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

Other Services 48.8 Retail Trade 52.0 Construction 52.1 Finance and Insurance 52.6 Information 53.0 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 64.1 Accommodation and Food Services 68.8 Administrative and Support Services 69.4 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 73.0

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 Ocala 47.4 #117/248 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford's healthcare and social assistance sector, the wage competitiveness component (87.5) 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.