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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Montana: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 33.0 (Moderate), ranked #13 of 51 states. 5,236 establishments, 74,380 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.0
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💎Hidden Gem

Montana exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 21.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
76.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #13 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
40.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #29 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.9
vs. national average
Rank #35 of 51 states
Market Volatility
21.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
54.7
Labor cost pressure

5,236 Establishments in Montana

5,236
Establishments
+0.0% YoY
74,380
Total Employment
+1.9% YoY
$64,971
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Montana vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric MT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.0 40.5 -7.5
5-Year Retention 76.5% 51.0% +25.5
Growth Momentum 40.7 46.8 -6.1
Market Volatility 21.0 27.8 -6.8
Establishment Density 12.9 12.9 -0.0
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.

Montana Ranks #13 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

Montana ranks #13 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
#13 Montana You 33.0 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 Montana stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

North Dakota 26.2 #3/51 Idaho 29.8 #7/51 South Dakota 31.4 #11/51 Wyoming 36.4 #18/51

Other Industries in Montana

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 →