Insulation workers in Ripley County, Indiana
Ripley County, Indiana has 4 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 19 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across Indiana.
Ripley County ranks 4 of 33 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,211 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 19
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Insulation workers in Ripley County: businesses and jobs
| Ripley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 331 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 19 | 4,071 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $726,000 | $241,969,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Ripley County
| Ripley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.2% (±2.4 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 39.0% (±3.0 points) | 31.2% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.2% (±2.4 points) in Ripley County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 5.4% (±1.2 points) in Ripley County, lower than across Indiana (10.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 39.0% (±3.0 points) in Ripley County, higher than across Indiana (31.2%).
Places in Ripley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 7,282 | 58.6% | 32.9% |
| Adams Township (Ripley County) | 5,192 | 35.9% | 23.8% |
| Laughery Township | 5,105 | 71.0% | 30.6% |
| Johnson Township (Ripley County) | 3,750 | 49.4% | 29.1% |
| Franklin Township (Ripley County) | 3,635 | 60.2% | 21.4% |
| Center Township (Ripley County) | 2,575 | 68.3% | 35.8% |
| Washington Township (Ripley County) | 2,442 | 49.4% | 10.1% |
| Versailles | 2,037 | 63.7% | 44.5% |
| Milan | 1,942 | 67.7% | 17.7% |
| Delaware Township (Ripley County) | 1,786 | 44.5% | 9.1% |
| Osgood | 1,637 | 69.9% | 46.8% |
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | 1,633 | 46.6% | 22.3% |
| Brown Township (Ripley County) | 1,294 | 36.8% | 5.0% |
| Sunman | 1,247 | 48.6% | 31.4% |
| Shelby Township (Ripley County) | 1,034 | 41.6% | 10.3% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ripley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County | 6 | 3.2 | −0.0 |
| LaGrange County | 5 | 3.3 | +0.1 |
| Wells County | 4 | 3.3 | +0.1 |
| Daviess County | 4 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Jasper County | 4 | 2.9 | −0.3 |
| Hancock County | 9 | 2.6 | −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 Ripley County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Ripley County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Ripley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Ripley 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 Ripley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Ripley 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 — Ripley County, Indiana
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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 .