Which local services is Maricopa County, AZ 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; 1 has more.

• Landscaping & Lawn Care1148 with employees · 2.5 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Handyman & Remodeling1406 with employees · 3.0 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Painting & Staining419 with employees · 0.9 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Cleaning Services828 with employees · 1.8 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Junk Removal & Hauling119 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Car Wash & Detailing245 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Pet Care365 with employees · 0.8 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Moving Services136 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Exterior & Building Services690 with employees · 1.5 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  2.9×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.