Handymen and maintenance workers in Iroquois County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois has 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 42 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Iroquois County ranks 9 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,024 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
- 17
- Their employees
- 42
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Iroquois County: businesses and jobs
| Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 42 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,933,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.3 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Iroquois County
| Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.0% (±1.8 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.3% (±2.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 12,789 (±38) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 20.0% (±1.8 points) in Iroquois County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 30.3% (±2.2 points) in Iroquois County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.7% (±0.4 points) in Iroquois County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Iroquois County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watseka | 4,780 | 70.0% | 35.2% |
| Middleport Township | 3,645 | 63.6% | 39.5% |
| Chebanse Township | 2,811 | 74.5% | 20.6% |
| Belmont Township | 2,235 | 79.0% | 11.6% |
| Douglas Township (Iroquois County) | 1,933 | 83.1% | 18.2% |
| Gilman | 1,612 | 86.4% | 21.1% |
| Onarga Township | 1,591 | 82.7% | 10.7% |
| Loda Township | 1,525 | 64.2% | 3.3% |
| Milford Township | 1,494 | 78.9% | 18.5% |
| Ashkum Township | 1,438 | 89.1% | 17.9% |
| Onarga | 1,430 | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| Clifton | 1,385 | 80.4% | 26.6% |
| Sheldon Township | 1,285 | 86.2% | 29.4% |
| Pigeon Grove Township | 1,221 | 77.4% | 24.2% |
| Sheldon | 1,195 | 86.6% | 31.6% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Iroquois County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 11 | 12.9 | −0.4 |
| Monroe County | 19 | 12.9 | −0.4 |
| Will County | 323 | 12.7 | −0.6 |
| Cook County | 2,888 | 12.7 | −0.6 |
| Scott County | 3 | 12.6 | −0.7 |
| Lee County | 17 | 11.3 | −2.0 |
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 Iroquois County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Iroquois County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Iroquois County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Iroquois 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 Iroquois County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Iroquois 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 — Iroquois County, Illinois
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