Insulation workers in Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois has 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 109 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Illinois.
Stephenson County ranks 14 of 31 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $88,963 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, insulation workers earn a median of $49,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 109
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Insulation workers in Stephenson County: businesses and jobs
| Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 532 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 109 | 6,256 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $9,697,000 | $547,220,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Stephenson County
| Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.6% (±2.4 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 15.8% (±1.7 points) | 18.6% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.6% (±2.4 points) in Stephenson County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.8% (±0.4 points) in Stephenson County, higher than across Illinois (0.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 15.8% (±1.7 points) in Stephenson County, lower than across Illinois (18.6%).
Places in Stephenson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 23,505 | 79.0% | 40.9% |
| Freeport Township | 23,505 | 79.0% | 40.9% |
| West Point Township | 3,130 | 65.1% | 20.2% |
| Lena | 2,761 | 65.9% | 23.6% |
| Lake Summerset | 2,364 | 31.9% | 8.4% |
| Rock Run Township | 2,162 | 71.8% | 13.4% |
| Harlem Township (Stephenson County) | 1,993 | 63.5% | 4.7% |
| Rock Grove Township | 1,537 | 32.2% | 4.3% |
| Oneco Township | 1,387 | 74.8% | 11.8% |
| Loran Township | 1,362 | 66.2% | 19.4% |
| Ridott Township | 1,301 | 70.9% | 24.9% |
| Lancaster Township | 1,296 | 82.9% | 1.6% |
| Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 1,250 | 73.6% | 23.9% |
| Buckeye Township | 1,242 | 79.9% | 2.9% |
| Orangeville | 1,045 | 75.1% | 14.7% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Stephenson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 3 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| McHenry County | 16 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| St. Clair County | 15 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Lake County | 33 | 1.2 | −0.2 |
| Macon County | 6 | 1.2 | −0.2 |
| Kankakee County | 5 | 1.1 | −0.3 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Illinois
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 Stephenson County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Stephenson County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Stephenson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Stephenson County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, insulation workers earn a median of $49,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Stephenson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Stephenson 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 Illinois (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 — Stephenson County, Illinois
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Figures last updated on .