Handymen and maintenance workers in Carroll County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois has 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Carroll County ranks 54 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,389 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $54,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.1
Handymen and maintenance workers in Carroll County: businesses and jobs
| Carroll County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 18 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $853,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.1 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Carroll County
| Carroll County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.8% (±2.6 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 35.0% (±3.0 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 8,204 (±41) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 22.8% (±2.6 points) in Carroll County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 35.0% (±3.0 points) in Carroll County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±1.2 points) in Carroll County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Carroll County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna Township | 3,388 | 83.1% | 34.2% |
| Savanna | 2,816 | 90.7% | 40.0% |
| York Township (Carroll County) | 2,763 | 64.8% | 21.0% |
| Mount Carroll Township | 1,927 | 75.2% | 32.3% |
| Rock Creek-Lima Township | 1,891 | 84.4% | 17.8% |
| Thomson | 1,757 | 71.5% | 30.7% |
| Cherry Grove-Shannon Township | 1,565 | 52.1% | 10.6% |
| Lanark | 1,541 | 85.4% | 21.4% |
| Mount Carroll | 1,501 | 80.8% | 28.3% |
| Wysox Township | 1,427 | 91.5% | 16.7% |
| Milledgeville | 1,218 | 92.0% | 14.6% |
| Fairhaven Township | 860 | 86.9% | 13.1% |
| Shannon | 772 | 76.1% | 12.3% |
| Freedom Township (Carroll County) | 672 | 12.6% | 2.3% |
| Chadwick | 591 | 85.9% | 17.4% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Carroll County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign County | 58 | 6.1 | +0.0 |
| Winnebago County | 76 | 6.1 | −0.0 |
| Morgan County | 9 | 6.0 | −0.1 |
| Shelby County | 6 | 6.0 | −0.1 |
| St. Clair County | 72 | 6.2 | +0.1 |
| Boone County | 12 | 5.9 | −0.2 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Illinois
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Illinois (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Carroll County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Carroll County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Carroll County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Carroll County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $54,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Carroll County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Carroll 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 Illinois (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 — Carroll County, Illinois
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