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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Kansas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 34.0 (Moderate), ranked #15 of 51 states. 11,463 establishments, 196,320 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

🛡️Stable Market

Kansas exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 12.8 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
33.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #36 of 51 states
Establishment Density
7.6
vs. national average
Rank #22 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
41.5
Labor cost pressure

11,463 Establishments in Kansas

11,463
Establishments
+12.3% YoY
196,320
Total Employment
+3.0% YoY
$58,109
Average Annual Wage
+2.7% YoY

Kansas vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.0 40.5 -6.5
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 33.4 46.8 -13.4
Market Volatility 12.8 27.8 -15.0
Establishment Density 7.6 12.9 -5.3
Wage Pressure 41.5 49.0 -7.5

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

Kansas Ranks #15 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Kansas ranks #15 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
#15 Kansas You 34.0 moderate
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 Kansas stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 23.7 #2/51 Colorado 46.7 #35/51 Oklahoma 49.7 #41/51 Missouri 55.6 #51/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →