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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Iowa: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 26.7 (Low), ranked #4 of 51 states. 12,818 establishments, 193,253 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 26.7
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

🛡️Stable Market

Iowa exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 20.5 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
96.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #3 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
18.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #47 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.2
vs. national average
Rank #24 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
35.9
Labor cost pressure

12,818 Establishments in Iowa

12,818
Establishments
+1.5% YoY
193,253
Total Employment
+2.3% YoY
$55,550
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

Iowa vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 26.7 40.5 -13.8
5-Year Retention 96.1% 51.0% +45.1
Growth Momentum 18.9 46.8 -27.9
Market Volatility 20.5 27.8 -7.3
Establishment Density 8.2 12.9 -4.7
Wage Pressure 35.9 49.0 -13.1

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

Iowa Ranks #4 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Iowa ranks #4 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 You 26.7 low
#5 District of Columbia 27.9 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 Iowa stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 23.7 #2/51 Minnesota 31.0 #9/51 South Dakota 31.4 #11/51 Wisconsin 43.4 #29/51 Illinois 43.6 #30/51 Missouri 55.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →