Which local services is Benton County, AR short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 1 has fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 6 have more.

• Painting & Staining30 with employees · 1.0 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care95 with employees · 3.0 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Handyman & Remodeling111 with employees · 3.6 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Exterior & Building Services19 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.2×More than average
• Pet Care30 with employees · 1.0 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.3×More than average
• Moving Services11 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling13 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.5×More than average
• Car Wash & Detailing27 with employees · 0.9 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.6×More than average
• Cleaning Services119 with employees · 3.8 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.9×More than average

What this doesn't tell you: These counts measure how many businesses exist, not how many customers want one. Census counts only establishments with paid employees, so solo operators are invisible in every row above. Fewer of something can mean an opening — or that there is less local demand for it. Treat a low number as a lead to check, not a verdict.