Key Findings
- 458 contractors analyzed across 3+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 5.1/100 (median: 0)
- Only 0.2% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 3% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 97% are invisible to AI assistants
- 100% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Jacksonville fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Jacksonville
Web Presence & AI Readability
100%
Have a Website
3%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Jacksonville, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Jacksonville
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 456 | 5 |
Hiring in Jacksonville?
By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. Roofers lead with an average score of 24.9. General Contractors lag at 2.3.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Roofers | 36 | 24.9 | 2.8% |
| Painters | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Landscapers | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| General Contractors | 11 | 2.3 | 0% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Jacksonville score 47.2 on average, with 65 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 0 with 59 reviews. That's a 1.1x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 458 contractor business listings in Jacksonville. Each business is scored on three dimensions: Identity (business presence verification), Legitimacy (ratings, reviews, and credentials), and Readability (structured data for AI systems). Scores are capped at 100. Data is sourced from Google Maps and business websites, refreshed regularly.