How many renters in Beardstown Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.6% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Beardstown Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.6% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 17.5% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.7% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Beardstown Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Beardstown Township | Cass County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.6% (±7.1 points) | 21.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±7.1 points) | 14.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 28.1% (±10.7 points) | 22.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±7.0 points) | 12.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±6.5 points) | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 17.5% (±9.5 points) | 20.2% | 39.0% | 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.
Beardstown Township against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Beardstown Township | Cass County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.6% (±11.5 points) | 28.6% (±8.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 17.5% (±9.5 points) | 20.2% (±7.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.7% (±1.6 points) | 23.1% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,375 (±$13,262) | $35,265 (±$7,733) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $752 (±$152) | $723 (±$88) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Beardstown Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cass County (28.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cass County, Beardstown Township ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1716 of 2,503.
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 Beardstown Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Township | — | 28.6% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Beardstown | 0.5 mi | 27.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bainbridge Township | 4.8 mi | 88.9% (±69.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frederick Township | 6.1 mi | 100.0% (±57.1 points) | Higher |
| Arenzville Township | 8.0 mi | 3.6% (±60.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooperstown Township | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±96.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arenzville | 9.1 mi | 3.6% (±60.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Browning | 9.2 mi | 100.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Browning Township (Schuyler County) | 10 mi | 100.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Frederick Township, IL (100.0%).
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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Newmansville Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Panther Creek Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Chandlerville | 62.2% (±59.7 points) |
| 4 | Chandlerville Township | 52.3% (±62.6 points) |
| 5 | Beardstown Township | 28.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Virginia | 28.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 7 | Beardstown | 27.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 8 | Virginia Township | 26.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Ashland | 7.1% (±61.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Ashland Township | 7.1% (±61.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Arenzville | 3.6% (±60.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Cass 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 Beardstown Township
Are renters in Beardstown Township rent-burdened?
28.6% of renting households in Beardstown Township 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 Beardstown Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Beardstown Township, IL spends 22.7% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beardstown township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beardstown township, Cass County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beardstown township, Cass County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Beardstown township, Cass County, Illinois (county subdivision:04364, in state:17 county:017).
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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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