How many renters in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
93.5% (±37.1 points) of renting households in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 93.5% (±37.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 80.4% (±28.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.8% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±13.4 points) | 13.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±13.4 points) | 14.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±13.4 points) | 6.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.5% (±12.5 points) | 14.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.1% (±23.8 points) | 11.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 80.4% (±28.4 points) | 38.8% | 38.9% | 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.
Jefferson Township (Putnam County) against Putnam County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 93.5% (±37.1 points) | 50.3% (±8.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 80.4% (±28.4 points) | 38.8% (±6.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.8% (±2.7 points) | 30.1% (±2.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,055 (±$667) | $33,992 (±$4,199) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $862 (±$27) | $884 (±$41) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson Township (Putnam County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Putnam County (50.3%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Putnam County, Jefferson Township (Putnam County) ranks 4 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 79 of 1,492.
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 Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | — | 93.5% (±37.1 points) | — |
| Marion Township (Putnam County) | 5.0 mi | 22.4% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
| Adams Township (Morgan County) | 5.4 mi | 23.1% (±69.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 5.4 mi | 54.7% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stilesville | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Putnam County) | 6.7 mi | 96.3% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale Township | 6.7 mi | 55.5% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore | 7.0 mi | 16.7% (±21.4 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Hendricks County) | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±112.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion Township (Putnam County), IN (22.4%), Fillmore, IN (16.7%).
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 Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Clinton Township (Putnam County) | 100.0% (±50.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Floyd Township | 100.0% (±130.1 points) |
| 3 | Warren Township (Putnam County) | 96.3% (±62.9 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | 93.5% (±37.1 points) |
| 5 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 61.8% (±26.0 points) |
| 6 | Bainbridge | 57.3% (±30.0 points) |
| 7 | Cloverdale Township | 55.5% (±20.1 points) |
| 8 | Cloverdale | 54.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 9 | Greencastle Township | 44.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 10 | Greencastle | 43.1% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Putnam 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 Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
Are renters in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) rent-burdened?
93.5% of renting households in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) 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 Jefferson Township (Putnam County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN spends 43.8% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
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 Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana (county subdivision:38196, in state:18 county:133).
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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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