Which local services is Cook County, IL short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 3 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 2 have more.

• Exterior & Building Services140 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.9×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care1241 with employees · 2.4 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling121 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Pet Care342 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Car Wash & Detailing267 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Painting & Staining539 with employees · 1.0 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Cleaning Services1044 with employees · 2.0 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Handyman & Remodeling2888 with employees · 5.6 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Moving Services194 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.5×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.