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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Idaho: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 29.8 (Low), ranked #7 of 51 states. 11,960 establishments, 118,844 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 29.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

📈Growth Opportunity🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Idaho exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 15.1 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
82.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #10 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 82.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #6 of 51 states
Establishment Density
22.5
vs. national average
Rank #46 of 51 states
Market Volatility
15.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
94.3
Labor cost pressure

11,960 Establishments in Idaho

11,960
Establishments
+9.7% YoY
118,844
Total Employment
+7.8% YoY
$57,574
Average Annual Wage
+5.5% YoY

Idaho vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 29.8 40.5 -10.7
5-Year Retention 82.3% 51.0% +31.3
Growth Momentum 82.6 46.8 +35.8
Market Volatility 15.1 27.8 -12.7
Establishment Density 22.5 12.9 +9.6
Wage Pressure 94.3 49.0 +45.3

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

Idaho Ranks #7 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Idaho ranks #7 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
#7 Idaho You 29.8 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 Idaho stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Utah 22.9 #1/51 Montana 33.0 #13/51 Wyoming 36.4 #18/51 Nevada 37.2 #22/51 Washington 52.3 #45/51 Oregon 55.6 #50/51

Other Industries in Idaho

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 →