How many renters in Blytheville, AR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Blytheville, AR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.8% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Blytheville
| Share of income spent on rent | Blytheville | Mississippi County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±7.0 points) | 16.6% | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±7.2 points) | 15.3% | 14.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.4% (±4.9 points) | 12.4% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 4.2% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±6.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.8% (±10.1 points) | 44.1% | 35.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Blytheville against Mississippi County, its state and the nation
| Blytheville | Mississippi County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±11.8 points) | 51.5% (±7.5 points) | 44.8% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.8% (±10.1 points) | 44.1% (±6.6 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±6.1 points) | 31.0% (±5.2 points) | 27.6% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,963 (±$10,522) | $27,276 (±$4,291) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$59) | $830 (±$35) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Blytheville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mississippi County (51.5%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mississippi County, Blytheville ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 119 of 475.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Blytheville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville | — | 58.1% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Gosnell | 4.1 mi | 54.4% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burdette | 8.5 mi | 2.5% (±52.4 points) | Lower |
| Dell | 9.0 mi | 60.0% (±64.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooter | 9.5 mi | 6.8% (±47.5 points) | Lower |
| Steele | 11 mi | 44.8% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Luxora | 12 mi | 66.7% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Dunklin County) | 13 mi | 72.1% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hornersville | 14 mi | 66.1% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Burdette, AR (2.5%), Cooter, MO (6.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Mississippi County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birdsong | 100.0% (±63.5 points) |
| 2 | Dyess | 80.8% (±71.6 points) |
| 3 | Joiner | 78.3% (±36.7 points) |
| 4 | Etowah | 77.8% (±70.5 points) |
| 5 | Luxora | 66.7% (±29.4 points) |
| 6 | Dell | 60.0% (±64.2 points) |
| 7 | Blytheville | 58.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 8 | Gosnell | 54.4% (±27.3 points) |
| 9 | Leachville | 49.6% (±24.7 points) |
| 10 | Wilson | 45.3% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Osceola | 43.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 12 | Keiser | 41.7% (±55.0 points) |
| 13 | Manila | 30.4% (±31.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Mississippi County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Blytheville
Are renters in Blytheville rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Blytheville pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Blytheville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Blytheville, AR spends 35.4% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blytheville city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blytheville city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blytheville city, Arkansas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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