Highest employer health coverage, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of people with employer-based health insurance, alone or in combination with other coverage (2024 ACS). Los Alamos, NM leads at 83.1%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Michigan carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest employer-based insurance?
Los Alamos, NM ranks #1 with 83.1% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by employer-based insurance?
Los Alamos, NM, Ann Arbor, MI, Madison, WI, Ames, IA, Wapakoneta, OH.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is employer-based insurance measured?
Share of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with employer-based health insurance, alone or in combination (ACS S2703). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).