Roofers in Cowley County, Kansas
Cowley County, Kansas has 4 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Kansas.
Cowley County ranks 12 of 22 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $92,000 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, roofers earn a median of $47,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.6
Roofers in Cowley County: businesses and jobs
| Cowley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 290 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 9 | 2,303 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $828,000 | $159,183,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Cowley County
| Cowley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 74.8% (±2.6 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.6% (±2.6 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.3% (±1.9 points) | 13.9% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 74.8% (±2.6 points) in Cowley County, higher than across Kansas (71.8%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.2% (±0.6 points) in Cowley County, lower than across Kansas (4.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.6% (±2.6 points) in Cowley County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Places in Cowley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City | 11,884 | 84.0% | 43.5% |
| Winfield | 11,711 | 70.6% | 35.3% |
| Creswell Township | 1,640 | 56.0% | 12.3% |
| Bolton Township | 1,207 | 65.5% | 16.0% |
| Maple Township | 1,037 | 32.5% | 7.7% |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 978 | 31.3% | 4.2% |
| Ninnescah Township (Cowley County) | 964 | 71.7% | 36.6% |
| Walnut Township (Cowley County) | 826 | 42.8% | 9.5% |
| Udall | 807 | 75.6% | 44.8% |
| Silver Creek Township | 755 | 68.3% | 18.5% |
| Dexter Township | 646 | 49.5% | 3.2% |
| Burden | 554 | 79.4% | 22.1% |
| Dexter | 540 | 51.5% | 4.1% |
| Parkerfield | 527 | 39.6% | 2.1% |
| Vernon Township | 324 | 61.0% | 8.8% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cowley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finney County | 4 | 2.8 | +0.2 |
| Johnson County | 60 | 2.3 | −0.2 |
| Riley County | 7 | 2.3 | −0.3 |
| Leavenworth County | 7 | 2.2 | −0.4 |
| Sedgwick County | 50 | 2.2 | −0.4 |
| Douglas County | 11 | 2.0 | −0.5 |
Licenses for roofers in Kansas
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 Cowley County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Cowley County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Cowley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Cowley County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, roofers earn a median of $47,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Cowley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Cowley 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 Kansas (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 — Cowley County, Kansas
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