Business Opportunities in North Dakota

North Dakota

Statewide Gap Ratio analysis to identify underserved markets across all North Dakota communities

Population

0.7M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

Gap Ratio = National Density / State Density. This analysis compares North Dakota'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)

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

13.3xGap Ratio

92% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

6215

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

13.3xGap Ratio

92% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62151

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

6.6xGap Ratio

85% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56171

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

6.6xGap Ratio

85% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561710

Professional Specialized

Specialized Design Services

High Confidence

5.8xGap Ratio

83% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Specialized Design Services BusinessSpecialized Design Services Service

Local Density

0.16/10k

National Avg

0.95/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5414

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

4.5xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

4.5xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

4.5xGap Ratio

78% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.22/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711510

Performing Arts Companies Business

Performing Arts Companies

4.3xGap Ratio

77% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Performing Arts Companies ServiceProfessional Performing

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7111

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

High Confidence

3.9xGap Ratio

75% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.07/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621112

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Business

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

3.9xGap Ratio

74% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56179

Building exterior cleaning services (except sandblasting

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

3.9xGap Ratio

74% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561790

Motion Picture and Video Industries Business

Motion Picture and Video Industries

High Confidence

3.5xGap Ratio

72% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Motion Picture and Video Industries ServiceProfessional Motion

Local Density

0.16/10k

National Avg

0.57/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5121

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Business

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

High Confidence

3.3xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.16/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54199

Appraisal (except real estate) services Marine surveyor (i

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

High Confidence

3.3xGap Ratio

70% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.16/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541990

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Limo ServicePrivate Driver

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4853

Professional Promoters

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events

3.0xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7113

Fix-It Service

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81149

garments

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

2.9xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811490

Concierge Service

All Other Personal Services

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81299

Concierge Service

All Other Personal Services

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812990

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

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

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.12/10k

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

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.12/10k

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

2.8xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.12/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

518210

Professional Tax

Tax Preparation Services

2.7xGap Ratio

64% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Tax Preparation Services BusinessTax Preparation Services Service

Local Density

0.23/10k

National Avg

0.63/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541213

Escrow Services

Other Activities Related to Real Estate

High Confidence

2.7xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property ManagementReal Estate Appraisal

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

53139

Escrow Services

Other Activities Related to Real Estate

High Confidence

2.7xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property ManagementReal Estate Appraisal

Local Density

0.19/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

531390

Custom Computer Programming Services Business

Custom Computer Programming Services

High Confidence

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Custom Computer Programming Services ServiceProfessional Custom

Local Density

0.69/10k

National Avg

1.80/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541511

Claims adjusting

Other Insurance Related Activities

2.5xGap Ratio

61% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.24/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

52429

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8112

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2.5xGap Ratio

60% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.05/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81121

Computer Systems Design Services Business

Computer Systems Design Services

High Confidence

2.4xGap Ratio

58% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

0.62/10k

National Avg

1.48/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541512

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.72/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

127

NAICS Code

5415

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

2.3xGap Ratio

57% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.72/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

127

NAICS Code

54151

facsimile services

Private Mail Centers

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

office product saleson-site PC rental services

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561431

Consumer Goods Rental Business

Consumer Goods Rental

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Consumer Goods Rental ServiceProfessional Consumer

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.26/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5322

Professional Travel

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

High Confidence

1.9xGap Ratio

48% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services BusinessTravel Arrangement and Reservation Services Service

Local Density

0.15/10k

National Avg

0.28/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5615

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Business

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

1.8xGap Ratio

44% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

1.25/10k

National Avg

2.20/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5419

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

40% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.65/10k

National Avg

1.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62139

Concierge Service

Other Personal Services

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

1.08/10k

National Avg

1.64/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8129

Architect

Architectural Services

1.4xGap Ratio

29% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Architecture FirmBuilding Design

Local Density

0.38/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54131

Architect

Architectural Services

1.4xGap Ratio

29% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Architecture FirmBuilding Design

Local Density

0.38/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541310

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

29% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Local Density

0.61/10k

National Avg

0.86/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621399

dwellings

Lessors of Real Estate

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

28% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) primarily engaged in leasing buildingsor other real estate property to others

Local Density

2.78/10k

National Avg

3.86/10k

Local Businesses

205

NAICS Code

5311

Fix-It Service

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

26% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.31/10k

National Avg

0.42/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

8114

offices of notaries

Legal Services

1.4xGap Ratio

26% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

paralegal servicesthose offered by offices of lawyers

Local Density

3.91/10k

National Avg

5.29/10k

Local Businesses

289

NAICS Code

5411

Accountant

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

1.4xGap Ratio

26% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Bookkeeping ServiceCPA

Local Density

2.87/10k

National Avg

3.88/10k

Local Businesses

212

NAICS Code

5412

auditing of accounting records

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

1.4xGap Ratio

26% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

billingbookkeeping

Local Density

2.87/10k

National Avg

3.88/10k

Local Businesses

212

NAICS Code

54121

Accountant

Other Accounting Services

High Confidence

1.4xGap Ratio

26% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Bookkeeping ServiceCPA

Local Density

0.87/10k

National Avg

1.17/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541219

clothes dryers

Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.3xGap Ratio

25% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

edgerslawnmowers

Local Density

0.04/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81141

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