Handymen and maintenance workers in Woodford County, Illinois
Woodford County, Illinois has 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Illinois.
Woodford County ranks 18 of 81 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,226 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
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Woodford County: businesses and jobs
| Woodford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 6,209 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 31 | 15,603 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,464,000 | $862,247,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.8 | 11.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Woodford County
| Woodford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 14.3% (±1.8 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.3% (±1.9 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 15,758 (±49) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 14.3% (±1.8 points) in Woodford County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.3% (±0.7 points) in Woodford County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Woodford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Township (Woodford County) | 8,862 | 43.9% | 7.9% |
| Eureka | 5,007 | 67.2% | 28.4% |
| Olio Township | 4,691 | 71.4% | 27.9% |
| Metamora Township | 4,513 | 55.2% | 5.0% |
| Metamora | 4,159 | 51.8% | 3.4% |
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | 18.7% | 9.0% |
| El Paso Township | 3,400 | 64.2% | 21.4% |
| El Paso | 2,917 | 74.2% | 24.3% |
| Montgomery Township (Woodford County) | 2,615 | 53.3% | 12.2% |
| Spring Bay Township | 2,531 | 78.8% | 14.7% |
| Roanoke Township | 2,251 | 83.0% | 15.2% |
| Minonk Township | 2,028 | 78.3% | 27.9% |
| Roanoke | 1,967 | 80.9% | 15.7% |
| Minonk | 1,941 | 78.5% | 27.0% |
| Cruger Township | 1,906 | 54.6% | 13.5% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Woodford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piatt County | 8 | 10.8 | +0.0 |
| Stephenson County | 24 | 11.3 | +0.5 |
| Lee County | 17 | 11.3 | +0.5 |
| Alexander County | 3 | 10.2 | −0.6 |
| Effingham County | 15 | 9.7 | −1.1 |
| Scott County | 3 | 12.6 | +1.8 |
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 Woodford County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Woodford County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Woodford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Woodford 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 Woodford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Woodford 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 — Woodford County, Illinois
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