Which local services is Lake County, IL 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.

• Junk Removal & Hauling15 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Car Wash & Detailing41 with employees · 0.6 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Moving Services19 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Cleaning Services199 with employees · 2.8 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Exterior & Building Services52 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.4×More than average
• Painting & Staining123 with employees · 1.7 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.6×More than average
• Handyman & Remodeling467 with employees · 6.5 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.6×More than average
• Pet Care85 with employees · 1.2 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.6×More than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care706 with employees · 9.9 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  2.8×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.