Business Opportunities in Idaho

Idaho

Statewide Gap Ratio analysis to identify underserved markets across all Idaho communities

Population

1.8M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

Gap Ratio = National Density / State Density. This analysis compares Idaho's business density to national averages. Higher ratios indicate opportunities that are underserved statewide, perfect for rural areas or smaller metros not yet covered in our city-specific data.

≥1.5x High Demand

1.1-1.5x Moderate

0.9-1.1x Balanced

<0.9x Saturated

Top Opportunities (Sorted by Gap Ratio)

Commercial Photographer

Commercial Photography

High Confidence

3.2xGap Ratio

69% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Event PhotographyPortrait Photographer

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541922

manicures

Nail Salons

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

nail extensionspedicures

Local Density

0.29/10k

National Avg

0.88/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812113

Claims Adjusting Business

Claims Adjusting

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Claims Adjusting ServiceProfessional Claims

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

524291

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.33/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.33/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.33/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711510

Ad Agency

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Brand ConsultantDigital Marketing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54191

Ad Agency

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Brand ConsultantDigital Marketing

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541910

Professional Travel

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

High Confidence

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services BusinessTravel Arrangement and Reservation Services Service

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.28/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5615

Motion Picture and Video Industries Business

Motion Picture and Video Industries

High Confidence

2.7xGap Ratio

63% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Motion Picture and Video Industries ServiceProfessional Motion

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.57/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5121

facsimile services

Private Mail Centers

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

office product saleson-site PC rental services

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561431

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

2.3xGap Ratio

56% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services BusinessSurveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54137

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

2.3xGap Ratio

56% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services BusinessSurveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services Service

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541370

Computer Systems Design Services Business

Computer Systems Design Services

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

56% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

0.66/10k

National Avg

1.48/10k

Local Businesses

119

NAICS Code

541512

Document Preparation Services Business

Document Preparation Services

1.8xGap Ratio

46% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Document Preparation Services ServiceProfessional Document

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56141

Document Preparation Services Business

Document Preparation Services

1.8xGap Ratio

46% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Document Preparation Services ServiceProfessional Document

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.03/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561410

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Business

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.18/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56179

Building exterior cleaning services (except sandblasting

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.18/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561790

Barbershop

Barber Shops

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Beauty SalonHair Salon

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812111

Claims adjusting

Other Insurance Related Activities

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

insurance Insurance plan administrative servicesthird party Insurance actuarial services Insurance claims adjusting Cross-References

Local Density

0.15/10k

National Avg

0.24/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

52429

Business Consultant

Computer Facilities Management Services

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541513

Performing Arts Companies Business

Performing Arts Companies

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Performing Arts Companies ServiceProfessional Performing

Local Density

0.12/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7111

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Business

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computing

Local Density

0.23/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5182

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Business

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computing

Local Density

0.23/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

51821

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Business

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computing

Local Density

0.23/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

518210

Other Business Support Services Business

Other Business Support Services

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

31% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Other Business Support Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.08/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56149

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

2.82/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

510

NAICS Code

5415

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

2.82/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

510

NAICS Code

54151

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8112

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81121

Barber shops Hair stylist shops Beauty salons Nail salons Cosmetology salons Cross-References

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services

1.4xGap Ratio

30% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

2.58/10k

National Avg

3.66/10k

Local Businesses

468

NAICS Code

81211

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

High Confidence

1.3xGap Ratio

24% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.20/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621112

Nonresidential Property Managers Business

Nonresidential Property Managers

1.3xGap Ratio

23% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Nonresidential Property Managers ServiceProfessional Nonresidential

Local Density

0.28/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

531312

Professional Promoters

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events

1.3xGap Ratio

22% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events BusinessPromoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events Service

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7113

barber and beauty shops

Personal Care Services

1.3xGap Ratio

20% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

that provide appearance care services to individual consumers

Local Density

3.75/10k

National Avg

4.69/10k

Local Businesses

680

NAICS Code

8121

Custom Computer Programming Services Business

Custom Computer Programming Services

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

19% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Custom Computer Programming Services ServiceProfessional Custom

Local Density

1.45/10k

National Avg

1.80/10k

Local Businesses

263

NAICS Code

541511

advertising material distribution services

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

1.2xGap Ratio

19% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

direct mail advertisingindependent media representation

Local Density

0.78/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

141

NAICS Code

5418

Fix-It Service

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

19% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.13/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81149

garments

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.2xGap Ratio

19% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.13/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811490

Other Support Services Business

Other Support Services

1.2xGap Ratio

19% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Other Support Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.30/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5619

Barbershop

Beauty Salons

1.2xGap Ratio

18% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Beauty SalonHair Salon

Local Density

1.93/10k

National Avg

2.36/10k

Local Businesses

350

NAICS Code

812112

Professional Specialized

Specialized Design Services

High Confidence

1.1xGap Ratio

12% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Specialized Design Services BusinessSpecialized Design Services Service

Local Density

0.83/10k

National Avg

0.95/10k

Local Businesses

151

NAICS Code

5414

Professional Spectator

Spectator Sports

1.1xGap Ratio

12% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Spectator Sports BusinessSpectator Sports Service

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7112

cars

Spectator Sports

1.1xGap Ratio

12% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

dogshorses

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71121

All Other Business Support Services Business

All Other Business Support Services

1.1xGap Ratio

11% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

All Other Business Support Services ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.02/10k

National Avg

0.02/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561499

Office Administrative Services Business

Office Administrative Services

1.1xGap Ratio

8% fewer businesses than national average

Balanced

Office Administrative Services ServiceProfessional Office

Local Density

0.79/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

144

NAICS Code

5611

Office Administrative Services Business

Office Administrative Services

1.1xGap Ratio

8% fewer businesses than national average

Balanced

Office Administrative Services ServiceProfessional Office

Local Density

0.79/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

144

NAICS Code

56111

financial planning

Office Administrative Services

1.1xGap Ratio

8% fewer businesses than national average

Balanced

Local Density

0.79/10k

National Avg

0.87/10k

Local Businesses

144

NAICS Code

561110

Business Consultant

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

High Confidence

1.1xGap Ratio

7% fewer businesses than national average

Balanced

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

5.94/10k

National Avg

6.43/10k

Local Businesses

1,077

NAICS Code

5416

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

1.1xGap Ratio

7% fewer businesses than national average

Balanced

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.50/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

6215

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