How many renters in Lewistown Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.6% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Lewistown Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.6% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.3% (±13.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lewistown Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lewistown Township | Fulton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.2% (±15.8 points) | 16.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±7.2 points) | 10.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±12.6 points) | 17.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.8% (±10.0 points) | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±5.7 points) | 11.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.3% (±13.9 points) | 34.5% | 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.
Lewistown Township against Fulton County, its state and the nation
| Lewistown Township | Fulton County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.6% (±15.0 points) | 45.9% (±7.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.3% (±13.9 points) | 34.5% (±5.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±5.1 points) | 27.9% (±3.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,083 (±$16,960) | $36,593 (±$1,816) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $599 (±$163) | $785 (±$48) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lewistown Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fulton County (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fulton County, Lewistown Township ranks 23 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1457 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 Lewistown Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown Township | — | 35.6% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Lewistown | 0.8 mi | 35.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Putman Township | 4.6 mi | 51.1% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryant | 5.3 mi | 79.1% (±39.0 points) | Higher |
| Cuba | 6.2 mi | 57.0% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liverpool Township | 6.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. David | 8.2 mi | 50.0% (±107.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township | 8.3 mi | 54.7% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liverpool | 8.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bryant, IL (79.1%).
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 Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Buckheart Township | 48.0% (±28.2 points) |
| 18 | Vermont Township | 39.5% (±58.7 points) |
| 19 | Farmington | 39.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 20 | Farmington Township | 38.1% (±27.5 points) |
| 21 | Vermont | 36.6% (±59.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Lewistown | 35.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Lewistown Township | 35.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Astoria | 32.3% (±29.1 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Astoria Township | 32.3% (±29.1 points) |
| 26 | Avon | 32.1% (±65.0 points) |
| 27 | Union Township (Fulton County) | 24.3% (±55.8 points) |
| 28 | Dunfermline | 16.7% (±104.7 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Fairview | 11.1% (±102.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Fulton 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 Lewistown Township
Are renters in Lewistown Township rent-burdened?
35.6% of renting households in Lewistown 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 Lewistown Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lewistown Township, IL spends 25.1% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown township, Fulton County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown township, Fulton County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown township, Fulton County, Illinois
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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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