Lewiston, ID
Insurance for Lewiston, ID landscapers
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Lewiston crews. A quote is not a binder.
Lawn, landscape, and grounds companies serving Lewiston (34,693 people) compete in a county with 26 landscaping firms, by the 2023 County Business Patterns count. Those firms employed 76 people.
Landscapers in Nez Perce County by the numbers
| Census 2023 | Nez Perce County | All of Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 26 | 1,166 |
| Landscaping services employees | 76 | 6,135 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $32,197 | $51,496 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 51 | 2,102 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 85% | 72% |
Counts: County Business Patterns 2023, NAICS 561730 and related codes.
In Nez Perce County, 85% of landscaping businesses employ fewer than five people. Small crews still face big claims, especially from thrown objects and trailer accidents.
The Lewiston customer base
Lewiston has 15,109.0 housing units, 70% of them single-family homes (Idaho: 77%). Single-family neighborhoods drive recurring mowing and maintenance routes; apartment complexes and HOAs drive commercial grounds contracts.
With 10% of its 16,064 workers home-based, Lewiston has fewer residents home during the day than the state average (13%). Thrown-object and property damage claims often come from homeowners who are present.
Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 (housing units, structure type, year built, tenure, and means of transportation to work); 2024 city population estimates.
Spraying for hire in Lewiston
If your Lewiston company applies pesticides or herbicides, check licensing with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and ask your agent for an applicator endorsement.
BLS estimates 7,980 landscaping and groundskeeping workers in Idaho earning a median $41,600 a year (May 2025).
Landscaping markets around Lewiston
Ada County, which includes Boise, counts 315 landscaping services establishments. Landscapers around Meridian number 315 at the county level. On county landscaping firm count, Lewiston comes in 13th of the 15 Idaho cities we cover.
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Lewiston landscaper insurance FAQ
Which policies do lawn care companies in Lewiston carry?
General liability, commercial auto, equipment coverage, and workers' compensation once you hire. See the Idaho page.
How big is the landscaping industry around Lewiston?
The Census Bureau counted 26 landscaping service establishments in Nez Perce County in 2023.
Do Lewiston HOAs require certificates?
Usually general liability with additional insured status, plus auto and workers' comp certificates. See groundskeeping coverage.
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