Plumbers in Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County, Iowa has 6 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Iowa.
Palo Alto County ranks 9 of 87 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,950 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.2
Plumbers in Palo Alto County: businesses and jobs
| Palo Alto County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 1,108 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 20 | 14,647 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,079,000 | $1,050,811,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Palo Alto County
| Palo Alto County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.2% (±3.2 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±3.4 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.2% (±3.2 points) in Palo Alto County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.1% (±1.3 points) in Palo Alto County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Households that rent: 22.9% (±3.4 points) in Palo Alto County, lower than across Iowa (28.3%).
Places in Palo Alto County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg | 3,648 | 76.3% | 30.6% |
| Graettinger | 1,096 | 80.3% | 19.8% |
| West Bend | 855 | 67.1% | 15.3% |
| Ruthven | 732 | 81.6% | 21.6% |
| Mallard | 263 | 92.0% | 18.4% |
| Ayrshire | 146 | 93.8% | 15.9% |
| Curlew | 54 | 93.3% | 10.3% |
| Cylinder | 46 | 96.5% | 17.9% |
| Rodman | 26 | 94.2% | 0.0% |
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 Palo Alto County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills County | 8 | 13.0 | −0.2 |
| Shelby County | 7 | 12.9 | −0.4 |
| Monona County | 6 | 13.7 | +0.5 |
| Carroll County | 12 | 12.6 | −0.7 |
| Lucas County | 5 | 12.3 | −1.0 |
| Sioux County | 16 | 12.0 | −1.2 |
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 Palo Alto County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Palo Alto County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Palo Alto County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Palo Alto 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 — Palo Alto County, Iowa
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