Handymen and maintenance workers in LaPorte County, Indiana
LaPorte County, Indiana has 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 108 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Indiana.
LaPorte County ranks 52 of 86 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,843 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 36
- Their employees
- 108
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Handymen and maintenance workers in LaPorte County: businesses and jobs
| LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 2,456 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 108 | 9,120 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $6,247,000 | $469,531,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in LaPorte County
| LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.3% (±1.6 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.8% (±1.2 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 50,038 (±54) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 25.3% (±1.6 points) in LaPorte County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 19.8% (±1.2 points) in LaPorte County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.5% (±0.6 points) in LaPorte County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in LaPorte County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | 31,814 | 73.3% | 41.2% |
| Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 27,275 | 78.1% | 29.6% |
| Center Township (LaPorte County) | 25,191 | 72.4% | 32.6% |
| La Porte | 22,449 | 78.0% | 39.6% |
| Coolspring Township | 15,637 | 57.8% | 36.1% |
| New Durham Township | 8,110 | 31.1% | 12.7% |
| Westville | 5,279 | 25.4% | 16.5% |
| Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 5,139 | 53.4% | 22.8% |
| Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 4,768 | 34.5% | 8.6% |
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 3,745 | 64.5% | 19.2% |
| Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 3,538 | 63.9% | 10.0% |
| Trail Creek | 2,351 | 89.4% | 8.4% |
| Hudson Township | 2,226 | 76.3% | 0.0% |
| Union Township (LaPorte County) | 2,073 | 78.5% | 26.7% |
| Wills Township | 1,980 | 33.1% | 4.6% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from LaPorte County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 14 | 7.2 | +0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 12 | 7.2 | +0.0 |
| Starke County | 8 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Knox County | 12 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Owen County | 7 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Fayette County | 8 | 7.3 | +0.1 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Indiana
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 LaPorte County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in LaPorte County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 residential remodeling businesses with employees in LaPorte County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in LaPorte County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $49,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in LaPorte County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in LaPorte 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 Indiana (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 — LaPorte County, Indiana
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