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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Missouri: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 55.6 (High), ranked #51 of 51 states. 65,040 establishments, 442,798 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 55.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
High Risk

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Despite ranking top 5 in growth momentum, Missouri presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (54.7) and an overall risk score of 55.6 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
2.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #51 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 88.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #4 of 51 states
Establishment Density
45.8
vs. national average
Rank #50 of 51 states
Market Volatility
16.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
54.7
Labor cost pressure

65,040 Establishments in Missouri

65,040
Establishments
+0.1% YoY
442,798
Total Employment
+3.9% YoY
$61,808
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Missouri vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric MO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 55.6 40.5 +15.1
5-Year Retention 2.0% 51.0% -49.0
Growth Momentum 88.4 46.8 +41.6
Market Volatility 16.3 27.8 -11.6
Establishment Density 45.8 12.9 +32.9
Wage Pressure 54.7 49.0 +5.7

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

Missouri Ranks #51 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Missouri ranks #51 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
#51 Missouri You 55.6 high
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 Missouri stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Nebraska 23.7 #2/51 Iowa 26.7 #4/51 Kansas 34.0 #15/51 Arkansas 39.5 #24/51 Illinois 43.6 #30/51 Tennessee 47.4 #38/51 Oklahoma 49.7 #41/51 Kentucky 54.4 #48/51

Other Industries in Missouri

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 →