Landscapers in Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta County, Michigan has 8 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 278 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across Michigan.
Mecosta County ranks 64 of 71 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,468 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 278
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.8
Landscapers in Mecosta County: businesses and jobs
| Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 3,797 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 278 | 20,967 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $15,976,000 | $1,264,664,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.8 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Mecosta County
| Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 72.8% (±1.5 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 21,139 (±59) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.2% (±0.4 points) in Mecosta County, lower than across Michigan (4.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.3% (±1.1 points) in Mecosta County, higher than across Michigan (4.9%).
Places in Mecosta County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | 8,477 | 69.9% | 58.5% |
| Morton Township | 4,606 | 41.7% | 13.6% |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 3,993 | 37.5% | 30.7% |
| Green Charter Township | 3,297 | 47.5% | 11.9% |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,991 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
| Mecosta Township | 2,818 | 44.0% | 18.7% |
| Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 2,258 | 45.7% | 8.3% |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 2,209 | 40.0% | 17.1% |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 2,179 | 60.8% | 7.4% |
| Martiny Township | 1,701 | 51.4% | 6.1% |
| Fork Township | 1,556 | 61.5% | 14.8% |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 1,447 | 39.7% | 8.4% |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 1,270 | 46.6% | 12.5% |
| Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | 1,236 | 61.6% | 10.9% |
| Millbrook Township | 1,166 | 34.2% | 14.0% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mecosta County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County | 9 | 3.7 | −0.0 |
| Marquette County | 13 | 3.9 | +0.1 |
| Dickinson County | 5 | 3.6 | −0.2 |
| Iron County | 3 | 3.3 | −0.5 |
| Montcalm County | 9 | 3.2 | −0.6 |
| St. Joseph County | 12 | 4.4 | +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 Mecosta County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Mecosta County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 landscaping service businesses with employees in Mecosta County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Mecosta 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 Mecosta County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Mecosta 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 — Mecosta County, Michigan
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