Handymen and maintenance workers in Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois has 24 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 119 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Stephenson County ranks 16 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,529 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
- 24
- Their employees
- 119
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in Stephenson County: businesses and jobs
| Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 24 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 119 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $4,466,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Stephenson County
| Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.1% (±2.0 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.6% (±2.4 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.2% (±1.1 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 21,330 (±46) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.1% (±2.0 points) in Stephenson County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 33.6% (±2.4 points) in Stephenson County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.2% (±1.1 points) in Stephenson County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Stephenson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 23,505 | 79.0% | 40.9% |
| Freeport Township | 23,505 | 79.0% | 40.9% |
| West Point Township | 3,130 | 65.1% | 20.2% |
| Lena | 2,761 | 65.9% | 23.6% |
| Lake Summerset | 2,364 | 31.9% | 8.4% |
| Rock Run Township | 2,162 | 71.8% | 13.4% |
| Harlem Township (Stephenson County) | 1,993 | 63.5% | 4.7% |
| Rock Grove Township | 1,537 | 32.2% | 4.3% |
| Oneco Township | 1,387 | 74.8% | 11.8% |
| Loran Township | 1,362 | 66.2% | 19.4% |
| Ridott Township | 1,301 | 70.9% | 24.9% |
| Lancaster Township | 1,296 | 82.9% | 1.6% |
| Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 1,250 | 73.6% | 23.9% |
| Buckeye Township | 1,242 | 79.9% | 2.9% |
| Orangeville | 1,045 | 75.1% | 14.7% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Stephenson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 17 | 11.3 | +0.1 |
| Piatt County | 8 | 10.8 | −0.5 |
| Woodford County | 17 | 10.8 | −0.5 |
| Alexander County | 3 | 10.2 | −1.0 |
| Scott County | 3 | 12.6 | +1.3 |
| Cook County | 2,888 | 12.7 | +1.4 |
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 Stephenson County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Stephenson County?
The Census Bureau counts 24 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Stephenson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Stephenson 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 Stephenson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Stephenson 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 — Stephenson County, Illinois
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