Construction and building inspectors in Cascade County, Montana
Cascade County, Montana has 3 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 19 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Montana.
Cascade County ranks 7 of 7 counties in Montana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,000 per employee a year.
Across Montana, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $60,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 19
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Construction and building inspectors in Cascade County: businesses and jobs
| Cascade County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 45 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 19 | 87 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $1,254,000 | $4,190,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Cascade County
| Cascade County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.4% (±1.2 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 39,497 (±67) | 528,419 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 15.4% (±1.2 points) in Cascade County, higher than across Montana (12.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.5% (±0.6 points) in Cascade County, lower than across Montana (2.3%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 5.7% (±0.8 points) in Cascade County, higher than across Montana (4.5%).
Places in Cascade County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 60,329 | 72.4% | 33.9% |
| Malmstrom AFB | 4,302 | 15.5% | 99.1% |
| Sun Prairie | 1,171 | 47.7% | 0.7% |
| Vaughn | 1,002 | 53.1% | 12.9% |
| Cascade | 572 | 75.8% | 32.3% |
| Belt | 559 | 92.0% | 25.0% |
| Neihart | 39 | 68.0% | 0.0% |
Counties in Montana with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cascade County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | 4 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Yellowstone County | 7 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
| Missoula County | 8 | 1.4 | +0.6 |
| Ravalli County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.7 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 5 | 1.5 | +0.7 |
| Gallatin County | 9 | 1.6 | +0.8 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Montana
Federal rules and model codes for construction and building inspectors
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- 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 Cascade County
How many building inspection businesses are in Cascade County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 building inspection businesses with employees in Cascade County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Cascade County?
Pay is published by state: across Montana, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $60,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Cascade County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Montana, and a city or county in Cascade 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: construction and building inspectors in Montana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cascade County, Montana
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