Handymen and maintenance workers in Rabun County, Georgia
Rabun County, Georgia has 15 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 46 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.9 across Georgia.
Rabun County ranks 9 of 89 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,478 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 15
- Their employees
- 46
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in Rabun County: businesses and jobs
| Rabun County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 3,126 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 46 | 9,842 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,770,000 | $580,497,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.2 | 6.9 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Rabun County
| Rabun County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±3.0 points) | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.1% (±1.2 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 12,263 (±32) | 4,541,835 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.9% (±3.0 points) in Rabun County, lower than across Georgia (34.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.4% (±0.4 points) in Rabun County, lower than across Georgia (7.6%).
Places in Rabun County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 2,018 | 54.1% | 36.5% |
| Mountain City | 1,004 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| Sky Valley | 647 | 16.2% | 40.6% |
| Tiger | 362 | 42.2% | 38.1% |
| Dillard | 326 | 36.5% | 18.4% |
| Tallulah Falls | 288 | 56.0% | 50.7% |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rabun County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 11 | 12.3 | +0.1 |
| Pickens County | 20 | 12.9 | +0.6 |
| Talbot County | 4 | 13.1 | +0.8 |
| Bartow County | 51 | 11.3 | −1.0 |
| Oconee County | 21 | 13.4 | +1.2 |
| Dawson County | 18 | 13.9 | +1.6 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Georgia
Federal rules and model codes for handymen and maintenance workers
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Rabun County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Rabun County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Rabun County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Rabun County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,770 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Rabun County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Rabun County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Georgia (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rabun County, Georgia
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