Which local services is Jackson County, MO 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; 3 have more.

• Handyman & Remodeling235 with employees · 3.3 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care227 with employees · 3.2 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Pet Care49 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Painting & Staining81 with employees · 1.1 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Exterior & Building Services38 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Cleaning Services153 with employees · 2.1 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Car Wash & Detailing52 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.3×More than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling34 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.7×More than average
• Moving Services31 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.7×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.