How many renters in Kentland, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Kentland, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kentland
| Share of income spent on rent | Kentland | Newton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±5.8 points) | 19.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±11.1 points) | 15.1% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.2% (±14.5 points) | 20.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±11.3 points) | 5.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±5.3 points) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±13.1 points) | 32.0% | 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.
Kentland against Newton County, its state and the nation
| Kentland | Newton County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±14.1 points) | 39.7% (±13.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±13.1 points) | 32.0% (±12.3 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±7.1 points) | 23.9% (±3.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,333 (±$12,594) | $48,654 (±$14,960) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$81) | $918 (±$81) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kentland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Newton County (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Newton County, Kentland ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 629 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 Kentland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentland | — | 44.4% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Newton County) | 0.5 mi | 47.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Benton County) | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheldon | 6.2 mi | 49.1% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Earl Park | 6.3 mi | 58.1% (±62.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Benton County) | 6.3 mi | 58.1% (±62.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Newton County) | 6.4 mi | 67.7% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Newton County) | 6.5 mi | 81.8% (±54.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brook | 7.6 mi | 18.0% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brook, IN (18.0%).
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 Newton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Ayr | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Lake Township (Newton County) | 88.0% (±31.1 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Newton County) | 81.8% (±54.1 points) |
| 4 | Goodland | 78.6% (±26.5 points) |
| 5 | Grant Township (Newton County) | 67.7% (±25.0 points) |
| 6 | Jefferson Township (Newton County) | 47.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 7 | Kentland | 44.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 8 | Beaver Township (Newton County) | 21.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 9 | Brook | 18.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 10 | Iroquois Township | 12.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 11 | Morocco | 12.2% (±36.8 points) |
| 12 | Lincoln Township (Newton County) | 9.7% (±18.1 points) |
| 13 | Jackson Township (Newton County) | 5.0% (±72.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Newton 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 Kentland
Are renters in Kentland rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Kentland 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 Kentland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kentland, IN spends 27.3% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentland town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentland town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentland town, 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 Kentland town, Indiana (place:39546, in state:18).
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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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