Insulation workers in Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County, Indiana has 9 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 66 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across Indiana.
Hancock County ranks 8 of 33 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,136 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, insulation workers earn a median of $50,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 66
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.6
Insulation workers in Hancock County: businesses and jobs
| Hancock County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 331 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 66 | 4,071 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $3,309,000 | $241,969,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Hancock County
| Hancock County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.4% (±1.7 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.0% (±1.4 points) | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 30.8% (±2.3 points) | 31.2% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.4% (±1.7 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 9.0% (±1.4 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Indiana (10.5%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.2% (±0.2 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Indiana (0.5%).
Places in Hancock County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Hancock County) | 30,217 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| Greenfield | 24,940 | 37.1% | 35.1% |
| Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County) | 17,174 | 39.4% | 15.0% |
| Vernon Township (Hancock County) | 17,158 | 30.2% | 18.3% |
| McCordsville | 10,329 | 14.5% | 15.3% |
| Buck Creek Township | 9,731 | 35.3% | 15.5% |
| Fortville | 4,976 | 48.4% | 28.9% |
| New Palestine | 3,227 | 29.6% | 19.7% |
| Brown Township (Hancock County) | 2,521 | 68.4% | 5.4% |
| Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | 2,481 | 34.1% | 4.4% |
| Blue River Township (Hancock County) | 1,760 | 72.4% | 0.0% |
| Green Township (Hancock County) | 1,574 | 73.1% | 2.5% |
| Jackson Township (Hancock County) | 1,421 | 73.8% | 3.9% |
| Shirley | 1,022 | 74.3% | 16.5% |
| Wilkinson | 385 | 83.0% | 11.0% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hancock County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 4 | 2.9 | +0.3 |
| Daviess County | 4 | 3.1 | +0.5 |
| Greene County | 3 | 2.1 | −0.5 |
| Dubois County | 6 | 3.2 | +0.6 |
| Ripley County | 4 | 3.2 | +0.6 |
| Whitley County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.6 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Indiana
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 Hancock County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Hancock County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Hancock County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Hancock County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, insulation workers earn a median of $50,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Hancock County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Hancock 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 Indiana (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 — Hancock County, Indiana
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