Which local services is Montgomery County, MD 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; 3 have more.

• Car Wash & Detailing36 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.6×Fewer than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling23 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Pet Care72 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care376 with employees · 3.5 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Exterior & Building Services56 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Moving Services29 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Painting & Staining146 with employees · 1.4 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.2×More than average
• Cleaning Services322 with employees · 3.0 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.5×More than average
• Handyman & Remodeling678 with employees · 6.3 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.6×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.