Plumbers in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County, Kansas has 14 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 93 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.9 across Kansas.
Barton County ranks 27 of 64 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,871 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, plumbers earn a median of $62,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 14
- Their employees
- 93
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Plumbers in Barton County: businesses and jobs
| Barton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 1,028 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 93 | 11,412 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $5,010,000 | $799,069,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Barton County
| Barton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.4% (±2.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±3.0 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 21.4% (±2.5 points) in Barton County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±1.2 points) in Barton County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Barton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | 14,479 | 79.2% | 44.1% |
| Hoisington | 2,643 | 74.9% | 31.9% |
| Ellinwood | 2,192 | 78.1% | 25.6% |
| Great Bend Township | 1,549 | 67.8% | 16.1% |
| South Bend Township | 641 | 61.5% | 5.3% |
| Pawnee Rock Township | 498 | 67.0% | 15.1% |
| Claflin | 455 | 80.0% | 14.3% |
| Independent Township | 455 | 80.0% | 14.3% |
| Comanche Township | 367 | 28.3% | 0.0% |
| Lakin Township (Barton County) | 348 | 91.3% | 13.0% |
| Walnut Township (Barton County) | 304 | 84.5% | 10.6% |
| North Homestead Township | 283 | 15.7% | 0.0% |
| Pawnee Rock | 258 | 96.8% | 16.0% |
| Buffalo Township (Barton County) | 235 | 77.0% | 8.7% |
| Clarence Township | 201 | 73.5% | 18.8% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Barton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic County | 3 | 11.3 | −0.0 |
| Dickinson County | 10 | 11.4 | +0.1 |
| Thomas County | 4 | 11.2 | −0.1 |
| Brown County | 5 | 11.2 | −0.1 |
| Pratt County | 5 | 11.5 | +0.2 |
| Nemaha County | 5 | 11.1 | −0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Kansas
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 Barton County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Barton County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Barton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Barton County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, plumbers earn a median of $62,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Barton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Barton 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 Kansas (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 — Barton County, Kansas
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