Healthcare and Social Assistance in Morgantown, WV
Metro Market Score 80.0 (Difficult), ranked #246 of 248 metros. 731 establishments, 18,377 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national healthcare and social assistance average.
Morgantown is a specialized hub for healthcare and social assistance, with a location quotient of 1.92 and industry concentration in the bottom 10%. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.
731 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Morgantown
Morgantown vs West Virginia Statewide
How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to West Virginia overall. The state ranks #27/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Morgantown | WV Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 80.0 Difficult | 40.3 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #246 of 248 metros | #27 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 Morgantown
Healthcare and Social Assistance in Other West Virginia Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Morgantown, WV MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.