Healthcare and Social Assistance in Sioux City, IA
Metro Market Score 56.0 (Challenging), ranked #179 of 248 metros. 642 establishments, 10,054 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national healthcare and social assistance average.
Sioux City's healthcare and social assistance sector saw employment decline over the past year (growth trend: 2.4). That contraction, combined with a 56.0 market score, puts this metro in the lower half for market conditions. Understand why the local market is shrinking before committing.
642 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Sioux City
Sioux City vs Iowa Statewide
How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to Iowa overall. The state ranks #4/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Sioux City | IA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.0 Challenging | 26.7 Low |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #179 of 248 metros | #4 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 Sioux City
Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other Iowa Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.