Handymen and maintenance workers in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Bear Lake County, Idaho has 6 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 22 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 14.4 across Idaho.
Bear Lake County ranks 14 of 39 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,273 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 22
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.9
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bear Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Bear Lake County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 1,148 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 22 | 3,746 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,150,000 | $178,347,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.9 | 14.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bear Lake County
| Bear Lake County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 10.5% (±3.1 points) | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.5% (±3.6 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 4,020 (±33) | 795,014 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 10.5% (±3.1 points) in Bear Lake County, lower than across Idaho (27.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 25.5% (±3.6 points) in Bear Lake County, higher than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.6 points) in Bear Lake County, lower than across Idaho (3.8%).
Places in Bear Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 2,694 | 73.6% | 13.8% |
| Georgetown | 739 | 74.1% | 5.6% |
| Paris | 562 | 63.4% | 7.6% |
| Bloomington | 255 | 59.3% | 7.5% |
| St. Charles | 145 | 76.8% | 2.1% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bear Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho County | 13 | 14.6 | −0.3 |
| Latah County | 28 | 15.9 | +1.0 |
| Canyon County | 142 | 15.9 | +1.0 |
| Ada County | 294 | 13.9 | −1.0 |
| Fremont County | 12 | 13.6 | −1.3 |
| Franklin County | 7 | 13.4 | −1.5 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Idaho
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 Bear Lake County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bear Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bear Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bear Lake County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $47,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bear Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Bear Lake 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 Idaho (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 — Bear Lake County, Idaho
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