Handymen and maintenance workers in Darke County, Ohio
Darke County, Ohio has 31 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 74 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.4 across Ohio.
Darke County ranks 3 of 85 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,743 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $50,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 31
- Their employees
- 74
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.7
Handymen and maintenance workers in Darke County: businesses and jobs
| Darke County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 3,362 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 74 | 13,233 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $2,793,000 | $771,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.7 | 6.4 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Darke County
| Darke County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.6% (±2.1 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.0% (±2.2 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 22,651 (±52) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 27.6% (±2.1 points) in Darke County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 31.0% (±2.2 points) in Darke County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±0.6 points) in Darke County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Darke County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Township | 17,093 | 74.9% | 39.0% |
| Greenville | 12,741 | 75.3% | 46.6% |
| Wayne Township (Darke County) | 4,455 | 69.7% | 24.0% |
| Twin Township (Darke County) | 4,214 | 67.9% | 21.1% |
| Adams Township (Darke County) | 3,322 | 73.3% | 20.6% |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | 64.0% | 25.2% |
| Versailles | 2,715 | 77.2% | 28.3% |
| Jackson Township (Darke County) | 2,663 | 83.3% | 27.8% |
| Neave Township | 2,417 | 65.1% | 26.4% |
| Brown Township (Darke County) | 1,915 | 80.8% | 22.7% |
| Harrison Township (Darke County) | 1,886 | 79.7% | 19.1% |
| Monroe Township (Darke County) | 1,669 | 88.9% | 25.2% |
| Washington Township (Darke County) | 1,632 | 64.9% | 28.4% |
| Patterson Township | 1,607 | 63.5% | 7.3% |
| Franklin Township (Darke County) | 1,551 | 74.6% | 34.2% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Darke County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow County | 19 | 12.9 | −0.8 |
| Mercer County | 22 | 12.2 | −1.5 |
| Madison County | 20 | 12.1 | −1.6 |
| Preble County | 21 | 11.6 | −2.1 |
| Medina County | 85 | 11.2 | −2.5 |
| Henry County | 13 | 10.7 | −2.9 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Ohio
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 Darke County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Darke County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Darke County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Darke County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $50,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Darke County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Darke 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 Ohio (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 — Darke County, Ohio
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