Plumbers in Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois has 4 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 83 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.5 across Illinois.
Putnam County ranks 7 of 80 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $80,530 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, plumbers earn a median of $96,200 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 83
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.9
Plumbers in Putnam County: businesses and jobs
| Putnam County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 4,070 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 83 | 41,112 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $6,684,000 | $3,491,463,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.9 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Putnam County
| Putnam County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.7% (±3.4 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 18.5% (±2.7 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 23.7% (±3.4 points) in Putnam County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.0% (±1.2 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Households that rent: 18.5% (±2.7 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Places in Putnam County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Township | 2,748 | 75.2% | 23.9% |
| Granville | 1,472 | 81.2% | 18.5% |
| Hennepin Township | 1,442 | 59.1% | 16.4% |
| Magnolia Township | 934 | 67.7% | 19.0% |
| Hennepin | 929 | 69.9% | 25.8% |
| Mark | 574 | 62.4% | 25.6% |
| Senachwine Township | 477 | 10.6% | 0.0% |
| Standard | 250 | 80.8% | 21.6% |
| McNabb | 233 | 79.2% | 21.3% |
| Magnolia | 232 | 73.4% | 25.2% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Putnam County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards County | 4 | 13.1 | +0.2 |
| Clinton County | 21 | 13.3 | +0.4 |
| Effingham County | 19 | 12.3 | −0.6 |
| Richland County | 10 | 13.6 | +0.6 |
| McHenry County | 169 | 13.9 | +1.0 |
| Woodford County | 22 | 14.0 | +1.0 |
Licenses for plumbers in Illinois
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 Putnam County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Putnam County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Putnam County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Putnam County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, plumbers earn a median of $96,200 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Putnam County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Putnam 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 Illinois (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 — Putnam County, Illinois
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