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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Georgia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.3 (Elevated), ranked #28 of 51 states. 35,943 establishments, 587,944 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

⛔High Barrier to Entry

Georgia's healthcare and social assistance sector shows high establishment density (top 15 nationally) paired with firm retention in the bottom 15. This combination indicates elevated competitive pressure on new market entrants.

5-Year Firm Retention
21.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #41 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 74.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #9 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.4
vs. national average
Rank #11 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
56.6
Labor cost pressure

35,943 Establishments in Georgia

35,943
Establishments
+10.4% YoY
587,944
Total Employment
+6.1% YoY
$67,024
Average Annual Wage
+3.5% YoY

Georgia vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric GA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.3 40.5 +2.8
5-Year Retention 21.6% 51.0% -29.4
Growth Momentum 74.0 46.8 +27.2
Market Volatility 12.8 27.8 -15.0
Establishment Density 4.4 12.9 -8.5
Wage Pressure 56.6 49.0 +7.6

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

Georgia Ranks #28 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Georgia ranks #28 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
#28 Georgia You 43.3 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 Georgia stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

South Carolina 31.5 #12/51 North Carolina 33.0 #14/51 Alabama 43.6 #31/51 Florida 47.2 #37/51 Tennessee 47.4 #38/51

Other Industries in Georgia

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 →