Jeffersonville, IN
Jeffersonville, IN landscaping and lawn care insurance
County landscaping data, chemical licensing, and what insurers ask Jeffersonville crews. A quote is not a binder.
Landscaping is a sizable trade around Jeffersonville. Clark County had 34 landscaping service establishments in 2023, 1.4% of the Indiana total.
The Jeffersonville-area green industry
| Census 2023 | Clark County | All of Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services establishments | 34 | 2,463 |
| Landscaping services employees | 173 | 17,467 |
| Annual payroll per landscaping employee | $47,451 | $47,982 |
| All services to buildings and dwellings | 73 | 4,356 |
| Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores | 5 | 307 |
| Landscaping firms with fewer than 5 employees | 65% | 67% |
Census County Business Patterns (2023 data year).
Small operations dominate the county's landscaping trade (65% have under five employees). As they add crews, workers' compensation and higher liability limits become necessary.
The county also has 5 nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores, which supply plants and materials for installation work and signal steady residential demand.
Lawns and properties in Jeffersonville
Single-family homes make up 75% of Jeffersonville's 23,901.0 housing units. Buildings of five or more units account for 16%, and those properties usually hire commercial grounds maintenance with stricter insurance requirements.
With 14% of its 25,517 workers home-based, Jeffersonville has more residents home during the workday than the state average (11%). 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.
Pesticide licensing for Jeffersonville landscapers
If your Jeffersonville company applies pesticides or herbicides, check licensing with the Office of Indiana State Chemist and ask your agent for an applicator endorsement.
Statewide, the median annual wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers was $38,070 in May 2025, per BLS. Payroll drives workers' compensation premiums.
Jeffersonville next to other Indiana markets
Landscapers around Indianapolis number 269 at the county level. Fort Wayne's county (Allen County) has 157 landscaping firms. Ranked by landscaping firms in the county, Jeffersonville is number 22 among 25 Indiana city guides here.
What underwriters ask Jeffersonville landscapers
- Three to five years of claims history
- Chemical application
- Mowing, installation, tree, chemical, snow: share of revenue for each
- Tree work height
- Vehicles and trailers
- HOA and property manager insurance requirements
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Common questions from Jeffersonville landscapers
What insurance do Jeffersonville landscapers need?
Liability, auto, inland marine for equipment, and workers' comp are standard. Chemical work, tree work, and snow need specific coverage.
How big is the landscaping industry around Jeffersonville?
The Census Bureau counted 34 landscaping service establishments in Clark County in 2023.
What do Jeffersonville property managers require from landscapers?
Usually general liability with additional insured status, plus auto and workers' comp certificates. See groundskeeping coverage.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research