Plumbers in Elmore County, Idaho
Elmore County, Idaho has 7 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 89 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Idaho.
Elmore County ranks 30 of 33 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,719 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, plumbers earn a median of $57,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 7
- Their employees
- 89
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Plumbers in Elmore County: businesses and jobs
| Elmore County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 904 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 89 | 9,912 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $3,980,000 | $625,447,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Elmore County
| Elmore County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.4% (±3.3 points) | 27.9% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.8% (±1.2 points) in Elmore County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.5% (±0.5 points) in Elmore County, lower than across Idaho (3.8%).
Households that rent: 34.4% (±3.3 points) in Elmore County, higher than across Idaho (27.9%).
Places in Elmore County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 16,493 | 40.0% | 32.9% |
| Mountain Home AFB | 3,219 | 3.2% | 99.8% |
| Glenns Ferry | 1,438 | 82.6% | 32.1% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Elmore County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone County | 4 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Owyhee County | 3 | 6.2 | +0.5 |
| Latah County | 9 | 5.1 | −0.6 |
| Clearwater County | 3 | 6.5 | +0.8 |
| Gooding County | 3 | 4.9 | −0.8 |
| Jerome County | 6 | 6.8 | +1.1 |
Licenses for plumbers in Idaho
Federal rules and model codes for plumbers
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- International Plumbing Code (ICC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO)
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 Elmore County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Elmore County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Elmore County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Elmore County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, plumbers earn a median of $57,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Elmore County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Elmore 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: plumbers in Idaho (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmore County, Idaho
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