Landscapers in Whitley County, Indiana
Whitley County, Indiana has 17 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 72 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across Indiana.
Whitley County ranks 15 of 86 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,750 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, landscapers earn a median of $36,980 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 72
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Landscapers in Whitley County: businesses and jobs
| Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 2,463 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 72 | 17,467 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $2,718,000 | $838,099,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Whitley County
| Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 84.0% (±2.0 points) | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 15,030 (±35) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% (±1.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 84.0% (±2.0 points) in Whitley County, higher than across Indiana (72.6%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.0% (±0.7 points) in Whitley County, lower than across Indiana (3.9%).
Places in Whitley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 11,895 | 48.7% | 29.1% |
| Columbia City | 9,897 | 45.6% | 35.0% |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 5,269 | 55.8% | 13.8% |
| Thorncreek Township | 4,213 | 37.5% | 4.4% |
| Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 3,345 | 70.6% | 19.2% |
| Union Township (Whitley County) | 2,679 | 38.2% | 20.3% |
| Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | 2,197 | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Etna-Troy Township | 2,006 | 64.5% | 17.3% |
| Richland Township (Whitley County) | 1,759 | 42.7% | 4.6% |
| Churubusco | 1,757 | 52.4% | 25.2% |
| South Whitley | 1,660 | 66.9% | 24.6% |
| Washington Township (Whitley County) | 1,255 | 56.3% | 5.1% |
| Tri-Lakes | 1,025 | 44.5% | 1.7% |
| Larwill | 425 | 80.8% | 19.4% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whitley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter County | 83 | 11.4 | +0.1 |
| Scott County | 12 | 11.1 | −0.2 |
| Elkhart County | 89 | 11.1 | −0.3 |
| Ohio County | 3 | 10.8 | −0.5 |
| Madison County | 64 | 10.8 | −0.5 |
| LaGrange County | 18 | 11.9 | +0.6 |
Licenses for landscapers in Indiana
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 Whitley County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Whitley County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 landscaping service businesses with employees in Whitley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Whitley County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, landscapers earn a median of $36,980 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Whitley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Whitley 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 Indiana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitley County, Indiana
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