Landscapers in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois has 10 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.2 across Illinois.
Jefferson County ranks 66 of 88 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,944 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, landscapers earn a median of $43,120 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Landscapers in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 5,034 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 18 | 23,331 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $773,000 | $1,617,916,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 9.2 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 69.0% (±1.7 points) | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 16,629 (±74) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.0% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 69.0% (±1.7 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Illinois (58.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 0.8% (±0.4 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Illinois (6.1%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 14,090 | 70.7% | 46.9% |
| Mount Vernon Township | 12,335 | 69.7% | 36.3% |
| Shiloh Township (Jefferson County) | 6,520 | 52.9% | 41.4% |
| Dodds Township | 2,700 | 48.8% | 15.1% |
| Spring Garden Township | 2,574 | 51.4% | 22.0% |
| Field Township | 1,730 | 24.4% | 12.9% |
| Webber Township | 1,636 | 50.9% | 19.2% |
| Rome Township | 1,576 | 46.7% | 22.5% |
| Ina | 1,560 | 37.5% | 36.2% |
| Pendleton Township | 1,454 | 45.2% | 20.2% |
| McClellan Township | 1,047 | 53.6% | 13.3% |
| Grand Prairie Township | 988 | 34.1% | 16.5% |
| Casner Township | 907 | 34.5% | 11.5% |
| Bald Hill Township | 805 | 36.3% | 8.0% |
| Farrington Township | 783 | 32.7% | 3.2% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 9 | 6.0 | −0.0 |
| Mason County | 4 | 6.0 | +0.0 |
| Shelby County | 6 | 6.0 | −0.0 |
| Bond County | 4 | 5.8 | −0.2 |
| Livingston County | 10 | 6.3 | +0.3 |
| Knox County | 15 | 6.3 | +0.3 |
Licenses for landscapers in Illinois
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
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 Jefferson County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 landscaping service businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Jefferson County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, landscapers earn a median of $43,120 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Jefferson 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: landscapers in Illinois (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Illinois
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