Handymen and maintenance workers in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa has 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.0 across Iowa.
Cerro Gordo County ranks 58 of 79 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,757 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,270 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.5
Handymen and maintenance workers in Cerro Gordo County: businesses and jobs
| Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 1,156 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 37 | 3,332 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $1,693,000 | $159,205,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.5 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Cerro Gordo County
| Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.6% (±2.3 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.6% (±2.3 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 22,786 (±38) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 27.6% (±2.3 points) in Cerro Gordo County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.4% (±1.1 points) in Cerro Gordo County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Places in Cerro Gordo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 27,050 | 77.5% | 34.5% |
| Clear Lake | 7,607 | 64.5% | 23.7% |
| Rockwell | 986 | 77.2% | 25.3% |
| Ventura | 733 | 67.5% | 18.7% |
| Thornton | 514 | 85.2% | 16.0% |
| Plymouth | 407 | 80.7% | 21.9% |
| Meservey | 262 | 97.5% | 28.4% |
| Swaledale | 148 | 90.3% | 18.9% |
| Rock Falls | 119 | 95.2% | 4.3% |
| Dougherty | 88 | 88.4% | 0.0% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cerro Gordo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 5 | 7.5 | +0.0 |
| Hardin County | 6 | 7.5 | +0.0 |
| Dubuque County | 32 | 7.4 | −0.1 |
| Lee County | 12 | 7.6 | +0.1 |
| Linn County | 74 | 7.2 | −0.3 |
| Woodbury County | 31 | 7.1 | −0.3 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Iowa
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 Cerro Gordo County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Cerro Gordo County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Cerro Gordo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Cerro Gordo County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $51,270 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Cerro Gordo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Cerro Gordo 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 Iowa (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 — Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
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