NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Jacksonville, NC

Metro Market Score 10.9 (Favorable), ranked #2 of 248 metros. 440 establishments, 4,961 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 10.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

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

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Jacksonville's healthcare and social assistance sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 94.8. Combined with a 10.9 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
4.4
LQ: 0.64
Rank #11 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
7.3
$49,391 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 94.8
Employment growth index
Rank #14 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
31.9
YoY wage change index

440 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Jacksonville

440
Establishments
+6.0% YoY
4,961
Total Employment
+9.6% YoY
$49,391
Average Annual Wage
+1.2% YoY
0.64
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Jacksonville vs North Carolina Statewide

How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to North Carolina overall. The state ranks #14/51 for entry risk.

Measure Jacksonville NC Statewide
Overall Score 10.9 Favorable 33.0 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #2 of 248 metros #14 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 Jacksonville

Finance and Insurance 24.0 Information 36.4 Construction 37.8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 43.3 Other Services 49.4 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53.0 Accommodation and Food Services 59.4 Administrative and Support Services 63.0 Retail Trade 69.7

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other North Carolina Metros

Greenville 33.8 #35/248 Raleigh-Cary 35.4 #46/248 Wilmington 40.0 #69/248 Goldsboro 41.0 #72/248 Greensboro-High Point 41.1 #76/248 Burlington 63.5 #219/248 Winston-Salem 63.5 #221/248 Durham-Chapel Hill 66.1 #226/248 Pinehurst-Southern Pines 75.2 #242/248

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Jacksonville's healthcare and social assistance sector, the wage pressure component (31.9) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.