How many renters in Baxter Springs, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Baxter Springs, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.1% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±8.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Baxter Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Baxter Springs | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.6% (±7.4 points) | 14.5% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.8% (±14.0 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.7% (±16.3 points) | 12.0% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.5% (±4.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±8.8 points) | 12.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.1% (±14.7 points) | 35.5% | 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.
Baxter Springs against Cherokee County, its state and the nation
| Baxter Springs | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±17.1 points) | 47.6% (±11.8 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.1% (±14.7 points) | 35.5% (±10.0 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±8.4 points) | 28.8% (±4.2 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,875 (±$9,808) | $34,141 (±$10,157) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $754 (±$114) | $799 (±$55) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Baxter Springs, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cherokee County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cherokee County, Baxter Springs ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 421 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 Baxter Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | — | 45.3% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Garden Township (Cherokee County) | 3.1 mi | 41.4% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Township (Cherokee County) | 4.3 mi | 66.7% (±116.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quapaw | 5.6 mi | 39.6% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galena | 6.7 mi | 45.0% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peoria | 8.1 mi | 81.8% (±83.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyon Township (Cherokee County) | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loma Linda | 8.3 mi | 31.8% (±39.0 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 Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Columbus | 64.8% (±25.0 points) |
| 4 | Crawford Township (Cherokee County) | 60.0% (±83.4 points) |
| 5 | Pleasant View Township | 58.0% (±52.8 points) |
| 6 | West Mineral | 52.9% (±86.8 points) |
| 7 | Ross Township (Cherokee County) | 52.7% (±52.0 points) |
| 8 | Roseland | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 9 | Baxter Springs | 45.3% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Galena | 45.0% (±25.3 points) |
| 11 | Garden Township (Cherokee County) | 41.4% (±28.9 points) |
| 12 | Weir | 31.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 13 | Shawnee Township | 23.6% (±51.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lowell Township | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lyon Township (Cherokee County) | 0.0% (±100.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Cherokee 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 Baxter Springs
Are renters in Baxter Springs rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Baxter Springs, KS spends 24.6% (±8.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baxter Springs city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baxter Springs city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baxter Springs 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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