Jefferson City, MO

Business Ideas & Market Opportunities

The Jefferson City market is currently outpacing the national growth rate. Our analysis identifies 23 active sectors where local supply has not yet met the demand indicated by the national baseline.

Active Local Businesses

3,944

Total Competition Pool

Market Size

150K

Total Metro Population

5-Year Growth Rate

+6.1%

🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)

Underserved Sectors

63

Niches with LQ < 0.8

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Showing 20 of 101 opportunities

Nail Salons

Growth
+133.3%
Scale
$55K PAY
Saturation
0.48
54 establishments

Temporary Help Services

Growth
+128.6%
Scale
$540K PAY
Saturation
2.26
32 establishments

Drywall and Insulation Contractors

Growth
+116.7%
Scale
$942K PAY
Saturation
1.54
13 establishments

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Growth
+116.7%
Scale
$82K PAY
Saturation
1.24
13 establishments

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Growth
+100.0%
Scale
$77K PAY
Saturation
1.11
10 establishments

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Growth
+87.5%
Scale
$679K PAY
Saturation
1.81
15 establishments

Child and Youth Services

Growth
+83.3%
Scale
$504K PAY
Saturation
1.67
11 establishments

All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)

Growth
+62.5%
Scale
$404K PAY
Saturation
1.30
13 establishments

Residential Property Managers

Growth
+57.1%
Scale
$121K PAY
Saturation
0.43
11 establishments

Computer Systems Design Services

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$337K PAY
Saturation
0.58
14 establishments

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

Growth
+55.6%
Scale
$755K PAY
Saturation
1.66
14 establishments

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Growth
+50.0%
Scale
$377.0M REV
Saturation
0.60
36 establishments

All Other General Merchandise Stores

Growth
+44.0%
Scale
$174K PAY
Saturation
1.95
36 establishments

Roofing Contractors

Growth
+42.9%
Scale
$1.1M PAY
Saturation
1.92
20 establishments

Finish Carpentry Contractors

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$81K PAY
Saturation
1.06
14 establishments

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Growth
+40.0%
Scale
$1.0M PAY
Saturation
1.24
42 establishments

Electric Power Distribution

Growth
+37.5%
Scale
$16.2M PAY
Saturation
4.17
11 establishments

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Growth
+33.3%
Scale
$238K PAY
Saturation
0.64
28 establishments

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Growth
+31.3%
Scale
$100K PAY
Saturation
0.61
42 establishments

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

Growth
+28.6%
Scale
$2.9M PAY
Saturation
1.04
18 establishments

Analyst Insights & Due Diligence

Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Jefferson City:

1

Demographic Fit

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).

2

Regulatory Check

Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.

3

Competitor Health

Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?