Which local services is Shelby County, TN short of?

9 home-service categories, each counted per 10,000 residents and compared against the national rate. 8 have fewer businesses with employees per resident than the country average; 0 have more.

• Painting & Staining38 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 1.1 nationally
  2.7×Fewer than average
• Handyman & Remodeling145 with employees · 1.6 per 10k vs 4.0 nationally
  2.5×Fewer than average
• Pet Care35 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.7 nationally
  1.9×Fewer than average
• Junk Removal & Hauling14 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.8×Fewer than average
• Landscaping & Lawn Care200 with employees · 2.2 per 10k vs 3.5 nationally
  1.6×Fewer than average
• Exterior & Building Services32 with employees · 0.4 per 10k vs 0.5 nationally
  1.4×Fewer than average
• Car Wash & Detailing42 with employees · 0.5 per 10k vs 0.6 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Moving Services20 with employees · 0.2 per 10k vs 0.3 nationally
  1.2×Fewer than average
• Cleaning Services173 with employees · 1.9 per 10k vs 2.0 nationally
  1.0×About 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.