Landscapers in Benton County, Iowa
Benton County, Iowa has 4 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 22 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Iowa.
Benton County ranks 75 of 75 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,727 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, landscapers earn a median of $37,450 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 22
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.6
Landscapers in Benton County: businesses and jobs
| Benton County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 1,242 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 22 | 7,493 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $1,424,000 | $388,148,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.6 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Benton County
| Benton County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 88.8% (±1.8 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 11,114 (±31) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% (±0.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 88.8% (±1.8 points) in Benton County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.1% (±0.5 points) in Benton County, lower than across Iowa (4.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.7% (±0.7 points) in Benton County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Places in Benton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 4,948 | 77.5% | 20.1% |
| Belle Plaine | 2,380 | 85.8% | 20.4% |
| Atkins | 2,225 | 30.6% | 8.9% |
| Urbana | 1,639 | 31.8% | 11.8% |
| Walford | 1,329 | 23.6% | 7.7% |
| Newhall | 996 | 81.7% | 15.0% |
| Shellsburg | 868 | 53.2% | 12.7% |
| Keystone | 674 | 86.9% | 22.2% |
| Blairstown | 654 | 75.4% | 22.4% |
| Van Horne | 612 | 72.2% | 15.1% |
| Norway | 546 | 76.3% | 7.5% |
| Garrison | 286 | 92.8% | 23.1% |
| Mount Auburn | 172 | 97.0% | 24.1% |
| Luzerne | 120 | 87.2% | 8.3% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Benton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | 7 | 4.1 | +0.5 |
| Jones County | 4 | 4.5 | +0.9 |
| Appanoose County | 3 | 4.8 | +1.2 |
| Wapello County | 8 | 5.1 | +1.5 |
| Tama County | 4 | 5.3 | +1.7 |
| Chickasaw County | 3 | 5.4 | +1.8 |
Licenses for landscapers in Iowa
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 Benton County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Benton County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 landscaping service businesses with employees in Benton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Benton County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, landscapers earn a median of $37,450 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Benton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Benton 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 Iowa (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton County, Iowa
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