Roofers in Gem County, Idaho
Gem County, Idaho has 6 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 30 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Idaho.
Gem County ranks 2 of 18 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,367 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, roofers earn a median of $48,140 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 30
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.5
Roofers in Gem County: businesses and jobs
| Gem County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 291 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 30 | 1,640 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $1,691,000 | $99,954,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Gem County
| Gem County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 79.9% (±3.7 points) | 73.8% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 20.7% (±3.8 points) | 15.6% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 79.9% (±3.7 points) in Gem County, higher than across Idaho (73.8%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.7% (±1.1 points) in Gem County, lower than across Idaho (3.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 20.7% (±3.8 points) in Gem County, higher than across Idaho (15.6%).
Places in Gem County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 8,275 | 56.9% | 39.0% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gem County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | 12 | 7.5 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 7 | 6.5 | −1.0 |
| Canyon County | 55 | 6.2 | −1.4 |
| Bingham County | 9 | 5.1 | −2.4 |
| Gooding County | 3 | 4.9 | −2.7 |
| Ada County | 87 | 4.1 | −3.4 |
Licenses for roofers in Idaho
Federal rules and model codes for roofers
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
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 Gem County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Gem County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Gem County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Gem County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, roofers earn a median of $48,140 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Gem County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Gem 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: roofers in Idaho (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gem County, Idaho
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .