Roofers in Whitley County, Indiana
Whitley County, Indiana has 4 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 13 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.9 across Indiana.
Whitley County ranks 17 of 45 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,538 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, roofers earn a median of $55,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 13
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.7
Roofers in Whitley County: businesses and jobs
| Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 557 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 13 | 5,331 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $579,000 | $369,745,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Whitley County
| Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 84.0% (±2.0 points) | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.4% (±2.3 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 10.4% (±1.8 points) | 13.1% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 84.0% (±2.0 points) in Whitley County, higher than across Indiana (72.6%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.0% (±0.7 points) in Whitley County, lower than across Indiana (3.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 22.4% (±2.3 points) in Whitley County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 10.4% (±1.8 points) in Whitley County, lower than across Indiana (13.1%).
Places in Whitley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 11,895 | 48.7% | 29.1% |
| Columbia City | 9,897 | 45.6% | 35.0% |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 5,269 | 55.8% | 13.8% |
| Thorncreek Township | 4,213 | 37.5% | 4.4% |
| Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 3,345 | 70.6% | 19.2% |
| Union Township (Whitley County) | 2,679 | 38.2% | 20.3% |
| Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | 2,197 | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Etna-Troy Township | 2,006 | 64.5% | 17.3% |
| Richland Township (Whitley County) | 1,759 | 42.7% | 4.6% |
| Churubusco | 1,757 | 52.4% | 25.2% |
| South Whitley | 1,660 | 66.9% | 24.6% |
| Washington Township (Whitley County) | 1,255 | 56.3% | 5.1% |
| Tri-Lakes | 1,025 | 44.5% | 1.7% |
| Larwill | 425 | 80.8% | 19.4% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whitley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrick County | 7 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| DeKalb County | 5 | 2.7 | +0.1 |
| Clay County | 3 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Marion County | 108 | 2.4 | −0.2 |
| Allen County | 48 | 2.9 | +0.2 |
| Ripley County | 3 | 2.4 | −0.3 |
Licenses for roofers in Indiana
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 Whitley County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Whitley County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Whitley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Whitley County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, roofers earn a median of $55,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Whitley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Whitley 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 Indiana (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 — Whitley County, Indiana
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Figures last updated on .