Make Your Next Business Move With Confidence
One bad location can cost $50K+. One overlooked market gap can cost you years. Know before you commit.
The average failed small business loses $40,000–$80,000. CountyPulse helps you spot the warning signs before you sign a lease.
Free
$0
Forever free
- See if a county is worth a deeper look — grades across 15 dimensions
- Spot the top 3 market gaps before you start planning
- Test your business idea with our quiz and calculator
Prospector
$39/mo
For business owners evaluating a county
- Don't hire where there's no workforce — see labor dynamics and commuting
- Don't open where the market is saturated — full spending leakage by industry
- Don't sign a lease in a flood zone — environmental and vacancy risks
- Don't miss free money — SBA lending, CRA zones, incentive districts
Investor
$79/mo
For investors comparing multiple counties
- Compare 3+ counties side-by-side to pick the strongest market
- AI-written narratives that explain what the numbers mean
- Export professional PDF reports for partners and lenders
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| What you can do | Free $0 Get started | Prospector $39/mo Subscribe | Investor $79/mo Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is this county worth considering? | |||
| How does this county score overall? | Summary | Full detail | Full detail |
| What are this county's strengths and weaknesses? | Narrative hooks | Full data + trends | Full data + trends |
| Will my business idea work here? | |||
| Where are the market gaps? | Top 3 | All industries | All industries |
| Should I commit to this location? | |||
| Can I find and afford employees? | |||
| What do residents spend locally vs. elsewhere? | Full NAICS breakdown | Full NAICS breakdown | |
| What could go wrong with this location? | |||
| Am I eligible for grants, tax breaks, or SBA loans? | |||
| Which location is the best bet? | |||
| Which county is best for my business? | 3+ counties | ||
| What does all this data actually mean? | |||
| How does this county stack up against similar ones? | |||
| Can I share this with my partner or lender? | |||
| Get Started Free | Start with Prospector | Subscribe | |
What business owners are saying
"I was about to sign a 5-year lease in another county. CountyPulse showed me the market was already saturated with bakeries. I found Forsyth instead — 40% less competition and higher median income."
"The spending leakage data showed me exactly where residents were driving to shop elsewhere. That convinced my SBA lender there was real unmet demand. Loan approved in two weeks."
Scenarios based on real use cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch plans anytime? ▾
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade from your account page at any time. When you switch, you receive credit for any unused time on your current plan.
What happens when I cancel? ▾
You keep access until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account returns to the Free tier automatically.
Do I get access to all counties? ▾
Yes. All paid plans include every county in our database — currently 159 Georgia counties.
How often is the data updated? ▾
Monthly. We pull from 26 government sources including the Census Bureau, BLS, BEA, FBI, CDC, FEMA, and more.
Is there a free trial? ▾
The Free tier lets you preview county grades, key stats, and tools with no time limit. Upgrade to a paid plan anytime to unlock the full dataset.
Can't I find this data for free on Google? ▾
Yes, the raw data is public. But it's scattered across 26 different government websites, updated on different schedules, in different formats. We aggregate, normalize, and compute derived metrics like market saturation scores and opportunity rankings that don't exist anywhere else.
I'm not an analyst. Will I understand the data? ▾
Every data point includes plain-English context. Our grades (A through F) tell you at a glance how a county performs. Investor tier adds AI-written narratives that explain what the numbers mean in business terms.
Can I cancel after one month? ▾
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Many users subscribe for 1-2 months while making a location decision, then cancel. We'd rather you use it when you need it than feel locked in.
Ready to check a county before you commit? Cancel anytime after your decision is made.