Insulation workers in Elmore County, Idaho
Elmore County, Idaho has 6 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Idaho.
Elmore County ranks 10 of 20 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,476 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, insulation workers earn a median of $41,340 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Insulation workers in Elmore County: businesses and jobs
| Elmore County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 418 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 21 | 2,531 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $808,000 | $134,567,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Elmore County
| Elmore County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.1% (±2.5 points) | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 33.5% (±3.4 points) | 35.2% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.8% (±1.2 points) in Elmore County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 11.1% (±2.5 points) in Elmore County, higher than across Idaho (6.2%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.2% (±0.2 points) in Elmore County, lower than across Idaho (1.2%).
Places in Elmore County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 16,493 | 40.0% | 32.9% |
| Mountain Home AFB | 3,219 | 3.2% | 99.8% |
| Glenns Ferry | 1,438 | 82.6% | 32.1% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Elmore County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 5 | 4.6 | −0.3 |
| Twin Falls County | 19 | 5.2 | +0.3 |
| Kootenai County | 42 | 5.2 | +0.3 |
| Cassia County | 4 | 4.4 | −0.5 |
| Nez Perce County | 8 | 4.3 | −0.6 |
| Franklin County | 3 | 5.8 | +0.9 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Idaho
Federal rules and model codes for insulation workers
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Energy Conservation 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 Elmore County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Elmore County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Elmore County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Elmore County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, insulation workers earn a median of $41,340 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Elmore County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Elmore 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: insulation workers in Idaho (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmore County, Idaho
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .