How many renters in Mount Sterling, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.2% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Mount Sterling, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.2% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 16.0% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Sterling
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Sterling | Brown County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.6% (±13.0 points) | 19.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.6% (±10.3 points) | 17.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.3% (±5.1 points) | 9.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.3% (±9.3 points) | 14.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.2% (±11.0 points) | 14.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 16.0% (±11.1 points) | 24.8% | 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.
Mount Sterling against Brown County, its state and the nation
| Mount Sterling | Brown County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.2% (±15.6 points) | 39.5% (±16.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 16.0% (±11.1 points) | 24.8% (±13.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±7.7 points) | 26.3% (±5.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,804 (±$21,565) | $31,563 (±$15,172) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $604 (±$215) | $698 (±$227) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Sterling, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brown County (39.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Brown County, Mount Sterling ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1504 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 Mount Sterling
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling | — | 34.2% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Mount Sterling Township | 1.6 mi | 34.2% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Missouri Township | 5.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Brown County) | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Station | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township | 6.5 mi | 100.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhorn Township | 7.1 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley | 7.2 mi | 100.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooperstown Township | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±96.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Ripley | 100.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Elkhorn Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Missouri Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ripley Township | 100.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 5 | Versailles Township | 65.3% (±62.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Mount Sterling | 34.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Mount Sterling Township | 34.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 8 | Versailles | 29.2% (±82.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Mound Station | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Cooperstown Township | 0.0% (±96.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Lee Township (Brown County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
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 Mount Sterling
Are renters in Mount Sterling rent-burdened?
34.2% of renting households in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Sterling, IL spends 25.4% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Sterling city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Sterling city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Sterling city, 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 Mount Sterling city, Illinois (place:51154, in state:17).
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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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