Active Local Businesses
5,507
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
124K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+13.4%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
64
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Other Legal Services | +0.0% | $192K PAY | 3.31 | +266.7% |
Food Service Contractors | +0.0% | $208K PAY | 0.64 | +266.7% |
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $175K PAY | 1.08 | +160.0% |
Mobile Food Services | +0.0% | $27K PAY | 2.43 | +142.9% |
Marketing Consulting Services | +0.0% | $98K PAY | 0.93 | +107.1% |
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists | +73.0% | $112K PAY | 1.26 | +100.0% |
All Other Outpatient Care Centers | +0.0% | $448K PAY | 1.27 | +87.5% |
Other Building Equipment Contractors | +0.0% | $749K PAY | 2.25 | +66.7% |
Siding Contractors | +0.0% | $158K PAY | 1.99 | +66.7% |
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | +83.7% | $6621.0M REV | 1.55 | +65.0% |
Other Personal Care Services | +0.0% | $174K PAY | 1.21 | +64.3% |
Other Social Advocacy Organizations | +0.0% | $181K PAY | 3.65 | +63.6% |
Other Activities Related to Real Estate | +0.0% | $243K PAY | 0.81 | +57.1% |
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | +0.0% | $375K PAY | 2.43 | +57.1% |
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | +0.0% | $710K PAY | 1.98 | +57.1% |
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | +0.0% | $357K PAY | 1.53 | +53.8% |
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | +0.0% | $78K PAY | 2.88 | +53.8% |
Investment Advice | +0.0% | $137K PAY | 1.46 | +53.8% |
Residential Remodelers | +0.0% | $202K PAY | 1.23 | +51.6% |
New Housing For-Sale Builders | +0.0% | $245K PAY | 2.15 | +50.0% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Missoula:
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?