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Healthcare and Social Assistance in New Hampshire: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 36.6 (Moderate), ranked #19 of 51 states. 4,599 establishments, 97,772 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 36.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

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

⛔High Barrier to Entry🛡️Stable Market

New Hampshire exhibits structural stability in healthcare and social assistance, with volatility at 26.6 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
84.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #9 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
11.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #48 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.3
vs. national average
Rank #10 of 51 states
Market Volatility
26.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
66.0
Labor cost pressure

4,599 Establishments in New Hampshire

4,599
Establishments
+4.5% YoY
97,772
Total Employment
+3.3% YoY
$73,731
Average Annual Wage
+4.0% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 36.6 40.5 -3.9
5-Year Retention 84.3% 51.0% +33.3
Growth Momentum 11.6 46.8 -35.2
Market Volatility 26.6 27.8 -1.2
Establishment Density 4.3 12.9 -8.6
Wage Pressure 66.0 49.0 +17.0

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

New Hampshire Ranks #19 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

New Hampshire ranks #19 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
#19 New Hampshire You 36.6 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 New Hampshire stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Vermont 36.7 #20/51 Massachusetts 48.4 #40/51 Maine 49.9 #42/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

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 →