Handymen and maintenance workers in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County, Indiana has 46 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 212 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Indiana.
Tippecanoe County ranks 72 of 86 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,755 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
- 46
- Their employees
- 212
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Tippecanoe County: businesses and jobs
| Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 46 | 2,456 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 212 | 9,120 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $10,336,000 | $469,531,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Tippecanoe County
| Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 46.6% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.9 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.3% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 80,647 (±159) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 46.6% (±1.2 points) in Tippecanoe County, higher than across Indiana (29.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.9 points) in Tippecanoe County, lower than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.3% (±1.0 points) in Tippecanoe County, higher than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in Tippecanoe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 71,159 | 58.5% | 53.3% |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 65,256 | 30.4% | 63.9% |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 53,635 | 67.5% | 55.4% |
| West Lafayette | 45,159 | 36.0% | 70.6% |
| Wea Township | 34,621 | 29.3% | 33.3% |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 9,759 | 23.8% | 12.1% |
| Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 9,241 | 17.9% | 23.2% |
| Sheffield Township | 3,966 | 40.2% | 22.2% |
| Lauramie Township | 2,590 | 62.1% | 12.5% |
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2,517 | 45.5% | 5.7% |
| Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2,476 | 51.6% | 7.6% |
| Battle Ground | 1,969 | 45.0% | 12.3% |
| Shadeland | 1,921 | 45.4% | 18.8% |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 1,921 | 45.4% | 18.8% |
| Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) | 1,755 | 36.1% | 7.4% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Tippecanoe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 12 | 5.7 | +0.0 |
| Sullivan County | 5 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Jasper County | 8 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Wayne County | 18 | 5.9 | +0.2 |
| Lake County | 128 | 5.9 | +0.2 |
| Jefferson County | 8 | 5.5 | −0.2 |
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 Tippecanoe County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Tippecanoe County?
The Census Bureau counts 46 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Tippecanoe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Tippecanoe 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 — Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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