Which local services is Knox County, TN short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 2 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 5 have more.

• Painting & Staining41 with employees · 0.8 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Handyman & Remodeling156 with employees · 3.1 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care172 with employees · 3.4 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Cleaning Services105 with employees · 2.1 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Exterior & Building Services31 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.2×More than average
• Car Wash & Detailing36 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.3×More than average
• Moving Services18 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling20 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Pet Care52 with employees · 1.0 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.4×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.