Landscapers in Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County, Iowa has 4 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 5 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Iowa.
Cherokee County ranks 54 of 75 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $32,800 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
- 5
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Landscapers in Cherokee County: businesses and jobs
| Cherokee County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 1,242 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 5 | 7,493 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $164,000 | $388,148,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Cherokee County
| Cherokee County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 84.1% (±2.8 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 5,557 (±34) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% (±1.3 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 84.1% (±2.8 points) in Cherokee County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.0% (±1.2 points) in Cherokee County, lower than across Iowa (4.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.8% (±1.3 points) in Cherokee County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Places in Cherokee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 5,154 | 86.3% | 32.2% |
| Marcus | 1,180 | 70.0% | 17.4% |
| Aurelia | 991 | 91.6% | 8.9% |
| Quimby | 286 | 94.8% | 24.5% |
| Cleghorn | 271 | 83.6% | 5.5% |
| Washta | 180 | 86.6% | 15.1% |
| Larrabee | 147 | 93.6% | 2.9% |
| Meriden | 138 | 86.5% | 26.5% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cherokee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 6 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Clinton County | 16 | 7.4 | +0.2 |
| Lee County | 11 | 7.0 | −0.2 |
| Fayette County | 7 | 7.5 | +0.3 |
| Clayton County | 6 | 6.8 | −0.4 |
| O'Brien County | 5 | 7.6 | +0.4 |
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 Cherokee County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Cherokee County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 landscaping service businesses with employees in Cherokee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Cherokee 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 — Cherokee County, Iowa
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