Business Opportunities in South Dakota

South Dakota

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

Population

0.9M

High Demand

Moderate Demand

High Confidence

📊 Statewide Gap Ratio Analysis

Gap Ratio = National Density / State Density. This analysis compares South 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 Laboratories Business

Medical Laboratories

10.1xGap Ratio

90% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621511

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

9.7xGap Ratio

90% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

6215

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Business

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

9.7xGap Ratio

90% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories ServiceProfessional Medical

Local Density

0.06/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62151

Escrow Services

Other Activities Related to Real Estate

High Confidence

6.5xGap Ratio

85% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property ManagementReal Estate Appraisal

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

53139

Escrow Services

Other Activities Related to Real Estate

High Confidence

6.5xGap Ratio

85% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Property ManagementReal Estate Appraisal

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.50/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

531390

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Business

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

High Confidence

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ServiceProfessional All

Local Density

0.14/10k

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

3.7xGap Ratio

73% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.14/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541990

Car Service

Taxi and Limousine Service

High Confidence

3.6xGap Ratio

72% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Limo ServicePrivate Driver

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.12/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

4853

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56171

Exterminating and Pest Control Services Business

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

3.0xGap Ratio

67% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Exterminating and Pest Control Services ServiceProfessional Exterminating

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.27/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561710

Other Computer Related Services Business

Other Computer Related Services

High Confidence

3.0xGap Ratio

66% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Computer Related Services ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.08/10k

National Avg

0.23/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541519

Motion Picture and Video Industries Business

Motion Picture and Video Industries

High Confidence

2.9xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Motion Picture and Video Industries ServiceProfessional Motion

Local Density

0.20/10k

National Avg

0.57/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5121

Computer Systems Design Services Business

Computer Systems Design Services

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

0.52/10k

National Avg

1.48/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541512

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Business

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings ServiceProfessional Other

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56179

Building exterior cleaning services (except sandblasting

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

High Confidence

2.8xGap Ratio

65% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.11/10k

National Avg

0.31/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561790

Professional Specialized

Specialized Design Services

High Confidence

2.6xGap Ratio

62% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Specialized Design Services BusinessSpecialized Design Services Service

Local Density

0.37/10k

National Avg

0.95/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5414

manicures

Nail Salons

2.4xGap Ratio

59% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

nail extensionspedicures

Local Density

0.37/10k

National Avg

0.88/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812113

Concierge Service

All Other Personal Services

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.24/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81299

Concierge Service

All Other Personal Services

High Confidence

2.2xGap Ratio

54% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Errand ServicePersonal Shopper

Local Density

0.24/10k

National Avg

0.53/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

812990

Custom Computer Programming Services Business

Custom Computer Programming Services

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

53% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Custom Computer Programming Services ServiceProfessional Custom

Local Density

0.85/10k

National Avg

1.80/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541511

Architect

Architectural Services

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Architecture FirmBuilding Design

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54131

Architect

Architectural Services

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Architecture FirmBuilding Design

Local Density

0.26/10k

National Avg

0.54/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541310

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

7115

Creative Professional

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Freelance ArtistIndependent Writer

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

71151

commercial

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

52% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.47/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

711510

Nonresidential Property Managers Business

Nonresidential Property Managers

2.1xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Nonresidential Property Managers ServiceProfessional Nonresidential

Local Density

0.18/10k

National Avg

0.37/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

531312

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.95/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

176

NAICS Code

5415

Computer Systems Design and Related Services Business

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

High Confidence

2.1xGap Ratio

51% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Computer Systems Design and Related Services ServiceProfessional Computer

Local Density

1.95/10k

National Avg

4.02/10k

Local Businesses

176

NAICS Code

54151

Professional Tax

Tax Preparation Services

2.0xGap Ratio

49% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Tax Preparation Services BusinessTax Preparation Services Service

Local Density

0.32/10k

National Avg

0.63/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541213

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

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services

1.8xGap Ratio

46% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

1.99/10k

National Avg

3.66/10k

Local Businesses

179

NAICS Code

81211

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.62/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

48411

Cargo Transport

General Freight Trucking, Local

High Confidence

1.7xGap Ratio

41% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Delivery ServiceFreight Hauling

Local Density

0.62/10k

National Avg

1.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

484110

Business Consultant

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

39% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Corporate AdvisorManagement Consulting

Local Density

3.89/10k

National Avg

6.43/10k

Local Businesses

351

NAICS Code

5416

advertising material distribution services

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

direct mail advertisingindependent media representation

Local Density

0.60/10k

National Avg

0.97/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

5418

Barbershop

Beauty Salons

1.6xGap Ratio

38% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Beauty SalonHair Salon

Local Density

1.46/10k

National Avg

2.36/10k

Local Businesses

132

NAICS Code

812112

Fix-It Service

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

37% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Maintenance ShopRepair Service

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81149

garments

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

37% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.10/10k

National Avg

0.16/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

811490

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

56174

Cleaning Service

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

High Confidence

1.6xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Commercial CleaningHouse Cleaning

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

561740

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Local Density

0.71/10k

National Avg

1.09/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62139

barber and beauty shops

Personal Care Services

1.5xGap Ratio

35% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

that provide appearance care services to individual consumers

Local Density

3.07/10k

National Avg

4.69/10k

Local Businesses

277

NAICS Code

8121

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

54137

Professional Surveying

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

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

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

541370

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

Computer Repair

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High 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

1.5xGap Ratio

34% fewer businesses than national average

High Demand

Electronics TechnicianIT Repair

Local Density

0.09/10k

National Avg

0.13/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

81121

Claims Adjusting Business

Claims Adjusting

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

33% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Claims Adjusting ServiceProfessional Claims

Local Density

0.03/10k

National Avg

0.05/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

524291

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists Business

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists ServiceProfessional Offices

Local Density

0.91/10k

National Avg

1.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

62134

Audiologists' offices Recreational (e

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

hospitals or HMO medical centers

Local Density

0.91/10k

National Avg

1.34/10k

Local Businesses

NAICS Code

621340

Escrow Services

Activities Related to Real Estate

High Confidence

1.5xGap Ratio

32% fewer businesses than national average

Moderate Demand

Property ManagementReal Estate Appraisal

Local Density

2.21/10k

National Avg

3.21/10k

Local Businesses

199

NAICS Code

5313

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