Handymen and maintenance workers in Bourbon County, Kansas
Bourbon County, Kansas has 7 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 10 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Kansas.
Bourbon County ranks 21 of 55 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,300 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 7
- Their employees
- 10
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.4
Handymen and maintenance workers in Bourbon County: businesses and jobs
| Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 1,068 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 10 | 3,880 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $453,000 | $189,953,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.4 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bourbon County
| Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.0% (±3.8 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 34.9% (±3.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 6,756 (±29) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 26.0% (±3.8 points) in Bourbon County, lower than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 34.9% (±3.5 points) in Bourbon County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±1.2 points) in Bourbon County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Bourbon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott | 7,555 | 81.7% | 33.6% |
| Scott Township (Bourbon County) | 2,705 | 54.0% | 21.5% |
| Marion Township (Bourbon County) | 1,583 | 65.6% | 10.9% |
| Bronson | 537 | 58.9% | 12.2% |
| Freedom Township (Bourbon County) | 476 | 85.6% | 23.6% |
| Marmaton Township (Bourbon County) | 470 | 57.5% | 4.1% |
| Uniontown | 467 | 72.8% | 21.9% |
| Pawnee Township (Bourbon County) | 315 | 83.7% | 7.1% |
| Drywood Township | 289 | 27.8% | 5.6% |
| Mill Creek Township (Bourbon County) | 279 | 55.5% | 0.0% |
| Timberhill Township | 259 | 57.9% | 27.6% |
| Franklin Township (Bourbon County) | 253 | 79.6% | 12.8% |
| Mapleton | 213 | 51.9% | 35.3% |
| Osage Township (Bourbon County) | 128 | 49.6% | 0.0% |
| Fulton | 93 | 62.5% | 22.9% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bourbon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | 28 | 10.2 | −0.2 |
| Clay County | 4 | 10.1 | −0.2 |
| Russell County | 4 | 10.9 | +0.5 |
| Leavenworth County | 35 | 11.0 | +0.6 |
| Barton County | 12 | 9.7 | −0.7 |
| Ottawa County | 3 | 11.1 | +0.8 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Kansas
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 Bourbon County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Bourbon County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Bourbon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Bourbon County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $46,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Bourbon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Bourbon 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 Kansas (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 — Bourbon County, Kansas
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