Roofers in Rice County, Minnesota
Rice County, Minnesota has 6 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 10 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Minnesota.
Rice County ranks 17 of 33 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,800 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, roofers earn a median of $77,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 10
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.4
Roofers in Rice County: businesses and jobs
| Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 530 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 10 | 3,821 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $628,000 | $383,849,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Rice County
| Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 70.9% (±1.7 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 6.2% (±0.9 points) | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.8% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.5% (±1.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Detached houses: 70.9% (±1.7 points) in Rice County, higher than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 6.2% (±0.9 points) in Rice County, lower than across Minnesota (7.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 17.8% (±1.6 points) in Rice County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Places in Rice County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 24,631 | 59.4% | 33.9% |
| Northfield | 20,742 | 43.4% | 30.7% |
| Lonsdale | 4,896 | 31.8% | 7.9% |
| Dundas | 1,916 | 21.8% | 3.0% |
| Bridgewater Township | 1,892 | 56.1% | 1.9% |
| Webster Township | 1,747 | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Wells Township | 1,529 | 64.0% | 10.5% |
| Forest Township (Rice County) | 1,377 | 57.4% | 8.7% |
| Morristown | 1,265 | 70.0% | 23.3% |
| Wheatland Township | 1,202 | 67.0% | 7.7% |
| Warsaw Township (Rice County) | 1,161 | 63.6% | 3.0% |
| Walcott Township | 1,106 | 43.5% | 8.4% |
| Cannon City Township | 1,073 | 57.0% | 6.1% |
| Shieldsville Township | 895 | 55.7% | 11.2% |
| Northfield Township | 812 | 46.0% | 5.1% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rice County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County | 7 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Beltrami County | 5 | 2.3 | −0.1 |
| Hennepin County | 128 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Douglas County | 5 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Brown County | 3 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Dakota County | 46 | 2.6 | +0.2 |
Licenses for roofers in Minnesota
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 Rice County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Rice County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Rice County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Rice County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, roofers earn a median of $77,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Rice County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Rice 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 Minnesota (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 — Rice County, Minnesota
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