Security and fire alarm installers in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County, Mississippi has 4 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across Mississippi.
Lowndes County ranks 2 of 9 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,667 per employee a year.
Across Mississippi, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $45,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Security and fire alarm installers in Lowndes County: businesses and jobs
| Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 73 | 7,151 |
| Their employees | 18 | 498 | 128,462 |
| Annual payroll | $948,000 | $25,269,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Lowndes County
| Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Detached houses | 68.7% (±1.9 points) | 69.3% | 61.3% |
| Households that rent | 38.7% (±2.3 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 27,168 (±65) | 1,341,114 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 38.7% (±2.3 points) in Lowndes County, higher than across Mississippi (30.0%).
Places in Lowndes County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 23,348 | 62.6% | 52.2% |
| New Hope | 3,952 | 24.6% | 20.2% |
| Caledonia | 1,414 | 38.9% | 36.9% |
| Columbus AFB | 1,293 | 46.7% | 100.0% |
| Artesia | 361 | 57.4% | 48.5% |
| Crawford | 255 | 44.0% | 9.4% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of security and fire alarm system businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lowndes County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 3 | 1.3 | −0.2 |
| Lamar County | 3 | 1.1 | −0.4 |
| Rankin County | 12 | 1.9 | +0.4 |
| Harrison County | 8 | 0.8 | −0.6 |
| Lee County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.7 |
| DeSoto County | 6 | 0.8 | −0.7 |
Licenses for security and fire alarm installers in Mississippi
Federal rules and model codes for security and fire alarm installers
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
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 Lowndes County
How many security and fire alarm system businesses are in Lowndes County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 security and fire alarm system businesses with employees in Lowndes County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do security and fire alarm installers make in Lowndes County?
Pay is published by state: across Mississippi, security and fire alarm installers earn a median of $45,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do security and fire alarm installers need a license in Lowndes County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Lowndes 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: security and fire alarm installers in Mississippi (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowndes County, Mississippi
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