Roofers in Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County, Kansas has 8 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 54 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Kansas.
Ellis County ranks 4 of 22 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $94,870 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 54
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Roofers in Ellis County: businesses and jobs
| Ellis County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 290 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 54 | 2,303 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $5,123,000 | $159,183,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Ellis County
| Ellis County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 70.5% (±2.7 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 3.7% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.8% (±2.0 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 18.9% (±2.6 points) | 13.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.8% (±2.0 points) in Ellis County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 18.9% (±2.6 points) in Ellis County, higher than across Kansas (13.9%).
Places in Ellis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays | 21,143 | 64.7% | 41.5% |
| Big Creek Township (Ellis County) | 2,593 | 50.6% | 17.8% |
| Ellis | 2,189 | 65.1% | 23.2% |
| Herzog Township | 1,632 | 69.5% | 33.6% |
| Victoria | 1,095 | 70.7% | 35.8% |
| Buckeye Township (Ellis County) | 853 | 63.0% | 28.8% |
| Freedom Township (Ellis County) | 510 | 75.3% | 16.2% |
| Schoenchen | 181 | 73.5% | 4.8% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ellis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud County | 3 | 6.7 | +0.7 |
| Harvey County | 10 | 6.8 | +0.8 |
| Pratt County | 3 | 6.9 | +0.9 |
| Barton County | 5 | 4.0 | −2.0 |
| Pottawatomie County | 4 | 3.9 | −2.1 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 3.7 | −2.3 |
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 Ellis County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Ellis County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Ellis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Ellis 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 Ellis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Ellis 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 — Ellis County, Kansas
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