Plumbers in Noble County, Indiana
Noble County, Indiana has 10 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 99 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.7 across Indiana.
Noble County ranks 77 of 87 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,657 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 99
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Plumbers in Noble County: businesses and jobs
| Noble County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 2,008 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 99 | 26,484 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $5,312,000 | $2,024,104,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Noble County
| Noble County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.3% (±2.6 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±0.9 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±2.6 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.3% (±2.6 points) in Noble County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.0% (±0.1 points) in Noble County, lower than across Indiana (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±0.9 points) in Noble County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Households that rent: 22.9% (±2.6 points) in Noble County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Places in Noble County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Noble County) | 10,927 | 55.3% | 36.1% |
| Kendallville | 10,556 | 59.8% | 38.2% |
| Allen Township (Noble County) | 7,089 | 48.7% | 19.1% |
| Perry Township (Noble County) | 6,951 | 50.9% | 31.7% |
| Ligonier | 4,347 | 58.8% | 48.0% |
| Orange Township (Noble County) | 3,920 | 57.4% | 15.9% |
| Noble Township (Noble County) | 2,933 | 64.2% | 6.1% |
| Avilla | 2,878 | 38.7% | 28.2% |
| Sparta Township (Noble County) | 2,842 | 63.7% | 17.3% |
| Albion Township | 2,731 | 73.0% | 31.5% |
| Albion | 2,723 | 73.6% | 31.8% |
| Green Township (Noble County) | 2,168 | 36.0% | 11.3% |
| York Township (Noble County) | 1,887 | 54.4% | 9.8% |
| Swan Township | 1,832 | 36.8% | 7.6% |
| Elkhart Township (Noble County) | 1,774 | 49.7% | 6.6% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Noble County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 6 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Huntington County | 8 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Marshall County | 10 | 5.0 | +0.0 |
| Delaware County | 26 | 5.0 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 223 | 5.1 | +0.1 |
| Jennings County | 6 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Indiana
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 Noble County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Noble County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Noble County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Noble County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Noble County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Noble 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 Indiana (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 — Noble County, Indiana
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