Roofers in Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County, South Dakota has 3 roofing contractor businesses with employees, employing 5 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across South Dakota.
Hughes County ranks 4 of 9 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,400 per employee a year.
Across South Dakota, roofers earn a median of $48,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 5
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.8
Roofers in Hughes County: businesses and jobs
| Hughes County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 105 | 25,519 |
| Their employees | 5 | 519 | 215,242 |
| Annual payroll | $202,000 | $36,114,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
The homes behind the work in Hughes County
| Hughes County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 64.2% (±3.8 points) | 66.9% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.4% (±1.4 points) | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.0% (±1.6 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 22.0% (±3.7 points) | 14.5% | 14.2% |
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.4% (±1.4 points) in Hughes County, lower than across South Dakota (4.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 9.0% (±1.6 points) in Hughes County, lower than across South Dakota (15.8%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 22.0% (±3.7 points) in Hughes County, higher than across South Dakota (14.5%).
Places in Hughes County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre | 13,948 | 59.4% | 31.4% |
| Blunt | 216 | 71.9% | 24.8% |
| Raber Township | 101 | 87.3% | 87.3% |
| Harrold | 72 | 81.9% | 35.6% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of roofing contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hughes County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 10 | 3.5 | −0.3 |
| Davison County | 4 | 4.2 | +0.4 |
| Meade County | 4 | 3.1 | −0.6 |
| Pennington County | 23 | 4.5 | +0.7 |
| Minnehaha County | 19 | 2.1 | −1.6 |
| Brookings County | 3 | 2.0 | −1.8 |
Licenses for roofers in South Dakota
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 Hughes County
How many roofing contractor businesses are in Hughes County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 roofing contractor businesses with employees in Hughes County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do roofers make in Hughes County?
Pay is published by state: across South Dakota, roofers earn a median of $48,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do roofers need a license in Hughes County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Hughes 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 South Dakota (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 — Hughes County, South Dakota
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