How many renters in Arkansas City, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.9% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Arkansas City, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.9% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arkansas City
| Share of income spent on rent | Arkansas City | Cowley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.1% (±6.6 points) | 15.0% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±3.7 points) | 10.1% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.9% (±8.8 points) | 17.3% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±4.0 points) | 6.7% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±5.4 points) | 10.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±10.9 points) | 40.4% | 34.5% | 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.
Arkansas City against Cowley County, its state and the nation
| Arkansas City | Cowley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.9% (±12.2 points) | 50.9% (±7.8 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±10.9 points) | 40.4% (±6.9 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±5.9 points) | 30.4% (±4.0 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,534 (±$8,734) | $34,033 (±$3,083) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $781 (±$75) | $809 (±$47) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Arkansas City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cowley County (50.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cowley County, Arkansas City ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 279 of 1,310.
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 Arkansas City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City | — | 55.9% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Creswell Township | 1.6 mi | 50.9% (±63.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkerfield | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bolton Township | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±44.0 points) | Lower |
| Geuda Springs | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±111.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Cowley County) | 7.9 mi | 48.9% (±65.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walton Township (Sumner County) | 9.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 12 mi | 51.1% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bolton Township, KS (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 Cowley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Spring Creek Township (Cowley County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Atlanta | 66.7% (±88.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Omnia Township | 66.7% (±88.0 points) |
| 6 | Burden | 60.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 7 | Vernon Township | 58.3% (±100.9 points) |
| 8 | Silver Creek Township | 56.2% (±23.8 points) |
| 9 | Arkansas City | 55.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 10 | Winfield | 51.1% (±12.5 points) |
| 11 | Creswell Township | 50.9% (±63.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Dexter | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Dexter Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 14 | Beaver Township (Cowley County) | 48.9% (±65.9 points) |
| 15 | Walnut Township (Cowley County) | 42.9% (±84.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Cowley 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 Arkansas City
Are renters in Arkansas City rent-burdened?
55.9% of renting households in Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arkansas City, KS spends 33.2% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City city, Kansas
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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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