How many renters in Olney Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Olney Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.9% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Olney Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Olney Township | Richland County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±6.1 points) | 14.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.9% (±7.8 points) | 17.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±5.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.7% (±8.6 points) | 16.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.9% (±8.7 points) | 29.8% | 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.
Olney Township against Richland County, its state and the nation
| Olney Township | Richland County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±12.2 points) | 46.2% (±11.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.9% (±8.7 points) | 29.8% (±8.3 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±4.0 points) | 28.2% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$12,540) | $34,469 (±$9,299) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $817 (±$30) | $805 (±$43) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Olney Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Richland County (46.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Richland County, Olney Township ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 849 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 Olney Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Township | — | 48.6% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Olney | 1.2 mi | 49.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calhoun | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont | 6.2 mi | 18.8% (±85.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont Township | 6.3 mi | 18.8% (±85.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township | 6.6 mi | 42.1% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township | 6.8 mi | 54.3% (±54.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Township | 6.8 mi | 3.4% (±42.5 points) | Lower |
| Noble | 7.1 mi | 44.7% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Preston Township, IL (3.4%).
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 Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noble Township | 54.3% (±54.0 points) |
| 2 | Olney | 49.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 3 | Olney Township | 48.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 4 | Noble | 44.7% (±57.6 points) |
| 5 | Madison Township | 42.1% (±86.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Claremont | 18.8% (±85.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Claremont Township | 18.8% (±85.5 points) |
| 8 | Preston Township | 3.4% (±42.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Calhoun | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Richland 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 Olney Township
Are renters in Olney Township rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Olney 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 Olney Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Olney Township, IL spends 29.3% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olney township, Richland County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olney township, Richland County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olney township, Richland 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 Olney township, Richland County, Illinois (county subdivision:55925, in state:17 county:159).
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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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