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Healthcare and Social Assistance in North Dakota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 26.2 (Low), ranked #3 of 51 states. 3,293 establishments, 64,172 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 26.2
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

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

North Dakota presents favorable entry conditions for healthcare and social assistance: low overall risk (26.2), limited market saturation (bottom half), and firm retention in the top 5. The combination is uncommon across the national dataset.

5-Year Firm Retention
100.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #1 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #43 of 51 states
Establishment Density
9.4
vs. national average
Rank #30 of 51 states
Market Volatility
37.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
39.6
Labor cost pressure

3,293 Establishments in North Dakota

3,293
Establishments
+8.2% YoY
64,172
Total Employment
+3.0% YoY
$65,591
Average Annual Wage
+2.6% YoY

North Dakota vs National Healthcare and Social Assistance Average

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

Metric ND National Difference
Entry Risk Score 26.2 40.5 -14.3
5-Year Retention 100.0% 51.0% +49.0
Growth Momentum 26.6 46.8 -20.2
Market Volatility 37.2 27.8 +9.4
Establishment Density 9.4 12.9 -3.5
Wage Pressure 39.6 49.0 -9.4

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

North Dakota Ranks #3 of 51 for Healthcare and Social Assistance

North Dakota ranks #3 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 You 26.2 low
#4 Iowa 26.7 low
#5 District of Columbia 27.9 low
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 North Dakota stack up against other states for healthcare and social assistance?

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Healthcare and Social Assistance in Neighboring States

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

Minnesota 31.0 #9/51 South Dakota 31.4 #11/51 Montana 33.0 #13/51

Other Industries in North Dakota

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 →