Handymen and maintenance workers in White County, Indiana
White County, Indiana has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 34 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Indiana.
White County ranks 29 of 86 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,000 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 34
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.3
Handymen and maintenance workers in White County: businesses and jobs
| White County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 2,456 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 34 | 9,120 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,394,000 | $469,531,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in White County
| White County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.2% (±2.2 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 12,961 (±62) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 19.0% (±2.7 points) in White County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 21.2% (±2.2 points) in White County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.7 points) in White County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in White County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (White County) | 9,893 | 69.6% | 24.5% |
| Monticello | 5,496 | 79.5% | 35.3% |
| Prairie Township (White County) | 3,384 | 59.7% | 17.3% |
| Monon Township | 3,298 | 70.8% | 21.1% |
| Monon | 2,091 | 89.9% | 37.1% |
| Liberty Township (White County) | 2,065 | 67.4% | 4.4% |
| Princeton Township | 1,647 | 86.1% | 15.6% |
| Brookston | 1,530 | 85.4% | 26.6% |
| Honey Creek Township (White County) | 1,302 | 67.1% | 12.5% |
| Wolcott | 1,033 | 86.9% | 16.7% |
| Big Creek Township | 742 | 82.3% | 21.1% |
| Reynolds | 718 | 78.2% | 18.0% |
| Jackson Township (White County) | 635 | 84.4% | 5.7% |
| Lincoln Township (White County) | 568 | 51.0% | 17.2% |
| Chalmers | 526 | 83.1% | 21.2% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from White County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange County | 14 | 9.2 | −0.0 |
| Allen County | 155 | 9.3 | +0.1 |
| Noble County | 19 | 9.4 | +0.1 |
| Elkhart County | 73 | 9.1 | −0.2 |
| Porter County | 70 | 9.6 | +0.4 |
| Warrick County | 26 | 9.7 | +0.4 |
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 White County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in White County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in White County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in White 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 White County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in White 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 — White County, Indiana
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