Landscapers in Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County, Michigan has 13 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 13 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across Michigan.
Benzie County ranks 14 of 71 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $84,308 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, landscapers earn a median of $37,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 13
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.5
Landscapers in Benzie County: businesses and jobs
| Benzie County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 3,797 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 13 | 20,967 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $1,096,000 | $1,264,664,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.5 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Benzie County
| Benzie County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 86.3% (±1.3 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 12,326 (±36) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 86.3% (±1.3 points) in Benzie County, higher than across Michigan (72.0%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.5% (±0.5 points) in Benzie County, lower than across Michigan (4.8%).
Places in Benzie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almira Township | 3,933 | 26.3% | 10.8% |
| Benzonia Township | 2,791 | 53.8% | 9.6% |
| Inland Township | 2,602 | 22.2% | 11.6% |
| Homestead Township | 2,383 | 38.1% | 9.5% |
| Frankfort | 1,225 | 66.6% | 35.9% |
| Crystal Lake Township | 900 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| Lake Township (Benzie County) | 794 | 53.9% | 2.8% |
| Gilmore Township (Benzie County) | 728 | 52.7% | 4.5% |
| Colfax Township (Benzie County) | 723 | 45.3% | 26.2% |
| Benzonia | 718 | 68.2% | 13.8% |
| Weldon Township | 716 | 30.9% | 14.7% |
| Joyfield Township | 632 | 47.1% | 4.7% |
| Blaine Township | 523 | 60.8% | 9.6% |
| Thompsonville | 490 | 61.5% | 26.5% |
| Platte Township | 360 | 38.3% | 9.5% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Benzie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb County | 402 | 10.8 | +0.2 |
| St. Clair County | 79 | 10.9 | +0.3 |
| Mason County | 18 | 10.2 | −0.3 |
| Manistee County | 16 | 10.2 | −0.4 |
| Kalamazoo County | 115 | 10.0 | −0.5 |
| Kent County | 269 | 10.0 | −0.6 |
Licenses for landscapers in Michigan
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 Benzie County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Benzie County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 landscaping service businesses with employees in Benzie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Benzie County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, landscapers earn a median of $37,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Benzie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Benzie 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 Michigan (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benzie County, Michigan
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