How many renters in Sugar Creek Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.5% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Sugar Creek Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 18.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.5% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.7% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 18.7% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sugar Creek Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Sugar Creek Township | Clinton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 36.3% (±12.2 points) | 21.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.4% (±8.9 points) | 15.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±5.3 points) | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±6.1 points) | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±3.4 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.7% (±10.3 points) | 27.7% | 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.
Sugar Creek Township against Clinton County, its state and the nation
| Sugar Creek Township | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.5% (±10.8 points) | 36.6% (±8.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.7% (±10.3 points) | 27.7% (±6.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 18.7% (±3.6 points) | 24.8% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,143 (±$16,791) | $43,750 (±$5,567) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $894 (±$92) | $912 (±$52) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sugar Creek Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clinton County (36.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Clinton County, Sugar Creek Township ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1720 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 Sugar Creek Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Township | — | 28.5% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Trenton | 1.6 mi | 31.3% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aviston | 2.5 mi | 21.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Albers | 5.2 mi | 44.2% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerfield | 5.2 mi | 37.5% (±91.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Baden | 5.9 mi | 43.5% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon Township | 6.0 mi | 25.6% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helvetia Township | 6.3 mi | 42.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Breese Township | 6.4 mi | 22.7% (±16.2 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 Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Carlyle | 47.3% (±32.2 points) |
| 10 | Albers | 44.2% (±25.7 points) |
| 11 | New Baden | 43.5% (±26.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | East Fork Township (Clinton County) | 38.9% (±90.1 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Looking Glass Township | 38.9% (±21.7 points) |
| 14 | Trenton | 31.3% (±16.5 points) |
| 15 | Sugar Creek Township | 28.5% (±10.8 points) |
| 16 | Germantown Township | 28.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 17 | Keyesport | 27.1% (±54.5 points) |
| 18 | Germantown | 26.2% (±20.0 points) |
| 19 | Wade Township (Clinton County) | 22.9% (±19.3 points) |
| 20 | Breese Township | 22.7% (±16.2 points) |
| 21 | Breese | 22.5% (±16.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Clinton 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 Sugar Creek Township
Are renters in Sugar Creek Township rent-burdened?
28.5% of renting households in Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sugar Creek Township, IL spends 18.7% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugar Creek township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugar Creek township, Clinton County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sugar Creek township, Clinton 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 Sugar Creek township, Clinton County, Illinois (county subdivision:73365, in state:17 county:027).
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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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