How many renters in Drummer Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.7% (±20.2 points) of renting households in Drummer Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.7% (±20.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.6% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.9% (±32.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Drummer Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Drummer Township | Ford County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.7% (±2.2 points) | 8.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.4% (±5.8 points) | 8.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±11.1 points) | 19.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±9.6 points) | 19.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.1% (±9.8 points) | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.6% (±17.7 points) | 35.5% | 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.
Drummer Township against Ford County, its state and the nation
| Drummer Township | Ford County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.7% (±20.2 points) | 44.0% (±10.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.6% (±17.7 points) | 35.5% (±9.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.9% (±32.1 points) | 28.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,722 (±$6,389) | $31,349 (±$6,881) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$87) | $923 (±$74) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Drummer Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ford County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ford County, Drummer Township ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 314 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 Drummer Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummer Township | — | 64.7% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Gibson City | 1.0 mi | 65.7% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dix Township | 5.9 mi | 20.0% (±23.5 points) | Lower |
| Cheney's Grove Township | 6.2 mi | 30.5% (±48.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elliott | 6.3 mi | 30.8% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foosland | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saybrook | 7.2 mi | 41.9% (±57.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township | 7.7 mi | 19.0% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
| Anchor Township | 8.0 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dix Township, IL (20.0%), Brown Township, IL (19.0%).
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 Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Township | 87.1% (±41.7 points) |
| 2 | Lyman Township | 74.2% (±65.2 points) |
| 3 | Gibson City | 65.7% (±20.4 points) |
| 4 | Drummer Township | 64.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 5 | Cabery | 63.2% (±80.0 points) |
| 6 | Roberts | 57.9% (±85.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Piper City | 57.6% (±40.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Brenton Township | 57.6% (±40.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sibley | 57.1% (±102.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sullivant Township | 57.1% (±102.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Ford 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 Drummer Township
Are renters in Drummer Township rent-burdened?
64.7% of renting households in Drummer 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 Drummer Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Drummer Township, IL spends 36.9% (±32.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drummer township, Ford County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drummer township, Ford County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drummer township, Ford 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 Drummer township, Ford County, Illinois (county subdivision:20799, in state:17 county:053).
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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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