How many renters in Western Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.1% (±19.0 points) of renting households in Western Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 19.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.1% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±18.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 19.3% (±19.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Western Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Western Township | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 45.2% (±20.1 points) | 22.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±7.1 points) | 15.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.6% (±4.6 points) | 11.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±18.9 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Western Township against Henry County, its state and the nation
| Western Township | Henry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.1% (±19.0 points) | 40.1% (±7.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±18.9 points) | 32.5% (±6.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 19.3% (±19.6 points) | 24.9% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,786 (±$35,765) | $43,052 (±$4,035) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $840 (±$76) | $842 (±$44) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Western Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Henry County (40.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Henry County, Western Township ranks 16 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1161 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 Western Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Township | — | 42.1% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Orion | 1.2 mi | 33.5% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Henry County) | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±112.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colona Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Coal Valley | 5.8 mi | 30.0% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Township (Rock Island County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osco Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Andover | 6.8 mi | 57.2% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Valley Township | 6.9 mi | 39.6% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colona Township, IL (0.0%).
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 Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Geneseo | 48.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Geneseo Township | 48.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 12 | Weller Township | 45.5% (±109.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Galva | 44.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Galva Township | 44.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 15 | Wethersfield Township | 42.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 16 | Western Township | 42.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Cleveland | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Hanna Township | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 19 | Yorktown Township | 36.9% (±42.8 points) |
| 20 | Orion | 33.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Alpha | 32.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Oxford Township | 32.6% (±23.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Henry 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 Western Township
Are renters in Western Township rent-burdened?
42.1% of renting households in Western 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 Western Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Western Township, IL spends 19.3% (±19.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Western township, Henry County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Western township, Henry County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Western township, Henry 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 Western township, Henry County, Illinois (county subdivision:80190, in state:17 county:073).
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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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