Plumbers in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County, Iowa has 9 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 44 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Iowa.
Buena Vista County ranks 25 of 87 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,636 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, plumbers earn a median of $61,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 44
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.9
Plumbers in Buena Vista County: businesses and jobs
| Buena Vista County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 1,108 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 44 | 14,647 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $2,580,000 | $1,050,811,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Buena Vista County
| Buena Vista County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.1% (±3.5 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.6% (±1.4 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.8% (±3.5 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.1% (±3.5 points) in Buena Vista County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.0% (±0.1 points) in Buena Vista County, lower than across Iowa (0.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.6% (±1.4 points) in Buena Vista County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Places in Buena Vista County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | 11,428 | 68.3% | 33.7% |
| Alta | 2,250 | 70.4% | 21.7% |
| Newell | 944 | 84.0% | 27.5% |
| Albert City | 722 | 82.1% | 16.4% |
| Sioux Rapids | 722 | 89.5% | 18.2% |
| Lakeside | 563 | 64.9% | 19.0% |
| Marathon | 234 | 91.1% | 10.6% |
| Linn Grove | 215 | 94.2% | 3.8% |
| Truesdale | 187 | 57.7% | 56.6% |
| Rembrandt | 157 | 90.6% | 22.8% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Buena Vista County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | 4 | 10.9 | +0.1 |
| Audubon County | 3 | 10.8 | −0.1 |
| Pocahontas County | 4 | 11.0 | +0.1 |
| Kossuth County | 8 | 11.1 | +0.3 |
| Buchanan County | 10 | 11.2 | +0.3 |
| Ringgold County | 3 | 11.2 | +0.3 |
Licenses for plumbers in Iowa
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 Buena Vista County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Buena Vista County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Buena Vista County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Buena Vista County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, plumbers earn a median of $61,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Buena Vista County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Buena Vista 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 Iowa (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 — Buena Vista County, Iowa
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