Landscapers in Marion County, Iowa
Marion County, Iowa has 13 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 50 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Iowa.
Marion County ranks 33 of 75 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $25,540 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 50
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.0
Landscapers in Marion County: businesses and jobs
| Marion County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 1,242 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 50 | 7,493 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $1,277,000 | $388,148,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.0 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Marion County
| Marion County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 77.5% (±1.7 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 14,386 (±39) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 77.5% (±1.7 points) in Marion County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 3.1% (±0.9 points) in Marion County, lower than across Iowa (4.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.9% (±1.4 points) in Marion County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Places in Marion County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | 10,720 | 60.4% | 37.5% |
| Knoxville | 7,473 | 70.6% | 24.0% |
| Pleasantville | 1,899 | 70.7% | 25.8% |
| Melcher-Dallas | 1,176 | 83.4% | 20.8% |
| Bussey | 414 | 75.5% | 17.6% |
| Harvey | 174 | 61.4% | 20.8% |
| Hamilton | 107 | 45.2% | 20.0% |
| Marysville | 70 | 26.9% | 15.4% |
| Swan | 55 | 41.4% | 0.0% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marion County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allamakee County | 7 | 9.0 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 7 | 9.1 | +0.0 |
| Grundy County | 5 | 9.1 | +0.1 |
| Shelby County | 5 | 9.2 | +0.2 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 21 | 9.2 | +0.2 |
| Clarke County | 4 | 8.8 | −0.2 |
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 Marion County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Marion County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 landscaping service businesses with employees in Marion County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Marion 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 Marion County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Marion 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 — Marion County, Iowa
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