Active Local Businesses
6,348
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
229K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
-5.2%
⚠️ Trailing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
70
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +80.4% | $156K PAY | 1.01 | +214.3% |
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | +0.0% | $3.5M PAY | 0.99 | +100.0% |
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | +0.0% | $1.1M PAY | 1.44 | +100.0% |
Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $175K PAY | 1.86 | +83.3% |
Other Clothing Stores | +0.0% | $88K PAY | 2.11 | +75.0% |
Roofing Contractors | +0.0% | $682K PAY | 1.45 | +69.2% |
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | +65.2% | $1692.0M REV | 0.98 | +60.0% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $87K PAY | 1.51 | +59.3% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $107K PAY | 2.09 | +52.9% |
Marketing Consulting Services | +0.0% | $50K PAY | 0.41 | +44.4% |
Car Washes | +0.0% | $196K PAY | 1.10 | +44.4% |
Couriers and Express Delivery Services | +0.0% | $2.0M PAY | 2.02 | +44.4% |
Nail Salons | +97.1% | $14356.0M REV | 0.47 | +42.9% |
Nonresidential Property Managers | +0.0% | $191K PAY | 0.92 | +42.9% |
Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops | +0.0% | $107K PAY | 1.95 | +42.9% |
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | +0.0% | $109K PAY | 0.72 | +41.7% |
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $389K PAY | 0.91 | +33.3% |
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | +0.0% | $287K PAY | 2.33 | +30.0% |
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) | +0.0% | $209K PAY | 0.91 | +26.7% |
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices | +0.0% | $310K PAY | 2.82 | +25.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Fort Smith:
Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).
Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.
Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?