Handymen and maintenance workers in O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County, Iowa has 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 32 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.0 across Iowa.
O'Brien County ranks 13 of 79 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $28,281 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 32
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in O'Brien County: businesses and jobs
| O'Brien County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 1,156 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 32 | 3,332 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $905,000 | $159,205,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.7 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in O'Brien County
| O'Brien County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.9% (±3.7 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.7% (±3.1 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 6,564 (±32) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.9% (±3.7 points) in O'Brien County, lower than across Iowa (28.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.7% (±3.1 points) in O'Brien County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.5% (±1.6 points) in O'Brien County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Places in O'Brien County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon | 5,474 | 63.1% | 33.0% |
| Hartley | 1,553 | 79.3% | 20.2% |
| Sanborn | 1,323 | 70.4% | 27.5% |
| Primghar | 1,014 | 75.4% | 18.0% |
| Paullina | 869 | 78.1% | 24.8% |
| Sutherland | 629 | 88.3% | 20.2% |
| Archer | 130 | 100.0% | 16.3% |
| Calumet | 113 | 91.1% | 4.0% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from O'Brien County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page County | 9 | 12.8 | −0.9 |
| Sioux County | 17 | 12.8 | −0.9 |
| Warren County | 28 | 12.8 | −0.9 |
| Kossuth County | 11 | 15.3 | +1.6 |
| Plymouth County | 13 | 11.9 | −1.8 |
| Madison County | 11 | 15.5 | +1.8 |
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 O'Brien County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in O'Brien County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 residential remodeling businesses with employees in O'Brien County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in O'Brien 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 O'Brien County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in O'Brien 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 — O'Brien County, Iowa
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