Handymen and maintenance workers in Newton County, Missouri
Newton County, Missouri has 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 50 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.6 across Missouri.
Newton County ranks 70 of 84 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,680 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,270 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 50
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Newton County: businesses and jobs
| Newton County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 2,138 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 50 | 7,592 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,234,000 | $390,128,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 7.6 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Newton County
| Newton County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.4% (±1.8 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.0% (±1.5 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 24,866 (±55) | 2,825,287 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 23.4% (±1.8 points) in Newton County, lower than across Missouri (31.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.0% (±1.5 points) in Newton County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.8% (±0.7 points) in Newton County, lower than across Missouri (5.8%).
Places in Newton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho | 13,224 | 63.7% | 38.5% |
| Granby | 2,745 | 57.7% | 27.2% |
| Seneca | 1,906 | 69.0% | 35.8% |
| Loma Linda | 1,239 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Diamond | 914 | 45.1% | 21.7% |
| Leawood | 512 | 41.3% | 5.0% |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 485 | 66.7% | 9.2% |
| Fairview | 371 | 68.5% | 37.2% |
| Saginaw | 332 | 34.5% | 14.9% |
| Stella | 275 | 90.0% | 19.4% |
| Newtonia | 244 | 75.0% | 8.0% |
| Shoal Creek Estates | 218 | 77.5% | 5.3% |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 168 | 51.1% | 14.3% |
| Stark City | 133 | 63.5% | 40.0% |
| Wentworth | 115 | 73.5% | 20.8% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Newton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County | 18 | 5.0 | +0.2 |
| McDonald County | 5 | 5.1 | +0.3 |
| Saline County | 5 | 5.1 | +0.3 |
| Buchanan County | 17 | 4.4 | −0.4 |
| Benton County | 6 | 4.4 | −0.4 |
| Adair County | 6 | 5.3 | +0.4 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Missouri
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Missouri (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Newton County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Newton County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Newton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Newton County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,270 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Newton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in Newton 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 Missouri (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 — Newton County, Missouri
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