Which local services is Pitt County, NC short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 5 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 1 has more.

• Car Wash & Detailing6 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.7×Fewer than average
• Painting & Staining12 with employees · 0.7 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  1.6×Fewer than average
• Handyman & Remodeling47 with employees · 2.6 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  1.5×Fewer than average
• Exterior & Building Services7 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.3×Fewer than average
• Cleaning Services29 with employees · 1.6 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Moving Services4 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care57 with employees · 3.2 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.1×About average
• Junk Removal & Hauling5 with employees · 0.3 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.0×About average
• Pet Care15 with employees · 0.8 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.2×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.