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All other specialty trade contractors in the Owensboro, KY metro area: 16 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 7-person team.
- Establishments
- 16CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 14.1U.S. 12.6
- Rank
- 340th of 802areas by count
All other specialty trade contractors in Owensboro, KY by the numbers
There were 16 all other specialty trade contractors in the Owensboro, KY metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). By establishment count the area is 340th out of 802 areas with published figures for all other specialty trade contractors.
Measured against its 114,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 14.1 all other specialty trade contractors per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 12.6, so Owensboro, KY is 12.1% above the national figure.
| Measure | Owensboro, KY | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 16 | 463 | 42,748 |
| Mid-March employees | 84 (high noise) | 2,709 | 309,293 |
| Annual payroll | $5,081,000 | $168,489,000 | $21,919,877,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $62,196 | $70,871 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 14.1 | 10.1 | 12.6 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
How big all other specialty trade contractors in Owensboro, KY are
Of the all other specialty trade contractors in Owensboro, KY that had employees in March 2023, 64.3% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 67.0%). 100.0% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 9 | 64.3% | 67.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 5 | 35.7% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 9.6% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 5.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a specialty trade contractor in Owensboro, KY has to catch
This category covers fencing, paving, pool construction and other specialty work. These contractors depend on estimate calls from homeowners and businesses and are usually in the field.
A few of the calls that come in to all other specialty trade contractors in Owensboro, KY:
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule work.
- A customer calls about a pool installation.
- A business calls about parking lot striping.
What all other specialty trade contractors text about
Contractors text estimates and scheduling windows.
Team texting on Callata runs from your business number, so replies come from the practice or shop rather than someone's personal phone. It turns on after the one-time $49 carrier registration (10DLC) is approved.
What a phone system costs a specialty trade contractor in Owensboro, KY
Census did not publish a reliable employee count for all other specialty trade contractors in Owensboro, KY, so this comparison uses the U.S. average of 7 people per establishment. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $210.00 a month and 7 on Ooma Office Pro cost $174.65. Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for a specialty trade contractor in Owensboro, KY of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Getting a local number in Owensboro, KY
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 270 has the most, with 56 of 63 exchanges (89%). A local number lets customers in Owensboro, KY call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 56 | Eastern and Central | 1999 | 364 |
| 364 | 7 | Eastern and Central | 2014 | 270 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
What all other specialty trade contractors in Owensboro, KY get with Callata
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Owensboro, KY is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many all other specialty trade contractors are there in Owensboro, KY?
Census County Business Patterns counted 16 all other specialty trade contractors in the Owensboro, KY metro area in 2023.
What does a business phone system cost for a 7-person specialty trade contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users cost $210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $139.00.
What area code should a specialty trade contractor in Owensboro, KY use?
Area code 270 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 364. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a specialty trade contractor?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.