NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Pocatello, ID

Metro Market Score 37.1 (Moderate), ranked #57 of 248 metros. 619 establishments, 7,026 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 37.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

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

📈Rapid Growth

Employment in Pocatello's healthcare and social assistance sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 78.6. Combined with a 37.1 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
82.3
LQ: 1.30
Rank #204 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
6.8
$49,052 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 78.6
Employment growth index
Rank #54 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
41.9
YoY wage change index

619 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Pocatello

619
Establishments
+7.7% YoY
7,026
Total Employment
+5.5% YoY
$49,052
Average Annual Wage
+3.3% YoY
1.30
Location Quotient
Above national avg

Pocatello vs Idaho Statewide

How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to Idaho overall. The state ranks #7/51 for entry risk.

Measure Pocatello ID Statewide
Overall Score 37.1 Moderate 29.8 Low
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #57 of 248 metros #7 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 Pocatello

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 22.6 Administrative and Support Services 24.2 Other Services 26.0 Information 33.5 Construction 34.0 Finance and Insurance 35.8 Retail Trade 53.0 Accommodation and Food Services 59.7

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other Idaho Metros

Twin Falls 41.3 #78/248 Coeur d'Alene 57.6 #196/248

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 Pocatello's healthcare and social assistance sector, the industry concentration component (82.3) 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.