Landscapers in Kossuth County, Iowa
Kossuth County, Iowa has 9 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 16 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Iowa.
Kossuth County ranks 9 of 75 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,000 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 16
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.5
Landscapers in Kossuth County: businesses and jobs
| Kossuth County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 1,242 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 16 | 7,493 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $1,120,000 | $388,148,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.5 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Kossuth County
| Kossuth County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 85.9% (±2.4 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 7,205 (±33) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 85.9% (±2.4 points) in Kossuth County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.2% (±0.6 points) in Kossuth County, lower than across Iowa (4.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.7% (±1.8 points) in Kossuth County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Places in Kossuth County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona | 5,377 | 73.2% | 31.1% |
| Bancroft | 626 | 82.2% | 24.5% |
| Swea City | 591 | 80.9% | 30.5% |
| Whittemore | 569 | 87.5% | 13.3% |
| Burt | 511 | 84.0% | 10.8% |
| Titonka | 452 | 84.3% | 7.7% |
| Wesley | 360 | 79.3% | 11.2% |
| Lu Verne | 318 | 94.2% | 22.2% |
| Fenton | 290 | 98.2% | 9.0% |
| Lakota | 266 | 93.0% | 22.8% |
| Ledyard | 112 | 92.7% | 10.8% |
| Lone Rock | 106 | 89.2% | 7.8% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kossuth County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahaska County | 12 | 12.3 | −0.2 |
| Dallas County | 55 | 12.3 | −0.2 |
| Butler County | 8 | 12.2 | −0.3 |
| Montgomery County | 6 | 12.0 | −0.5 |
| Plymouth County | 13 | 11.9 | −0.6 |
| Boone County | 16 | 13.3 | +0.8 |
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 Kossuth County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Kossuth County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 landscaping service businesses with employees in Kossuth County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Kossuth 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 Kossuth County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Kossuth 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 — Kossuth County, Iowa
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