Which local services is Jefferson County, AL short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 8 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 1 has more.

• Painting & Staining37 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  2.0×Fewer than average
• Handyman & Remodeling158 with employees · 2.4 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.7×Fewer than average
• Cleaning Services92 with employees · 1.4 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Exterior & Building Services25 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care179 with employees · 2.7 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling15 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Moving Services14 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Pet Care41 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Car Wash & Detailing46 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.3×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.