How many renters in Dodge City, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
27.5% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Dodge City, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 27.5% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.0% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.6% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dodge City
| Share of income spent on rent | Dodge City | Ford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.4% (±7.0 points) | 27.0% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.1% (±7.5 points) | 21.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±4.9 points) | 12.3% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±5.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.5% (±3.0 points) | 5.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.0% (±6.2 points) | 22.5% | 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.
Dodge City against Ford County, its state and the nation
| Dodge City | Ford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 27.5% (±6.9 points) | 28.0% (±6.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.0% (±6.2 points) | 22.5% (±5.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.6% (±2.7 points) | 20.6% (±2.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,898 (±$6,548) | $57,380 (±$6,140) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 (±$68) | $1,010 (±$63) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Dodge City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ford County (28.0%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Ford County, Dodge City 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 699 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 Dodge City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | — | 27.5% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Dodge Township | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±65.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Ford County) | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Township | 6.0 mi | 45.2% (±69.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Ford County) | 8.0 mi | 38.5% (±58.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise Township (Ford County) | 9.5 mi | 58.8% (±86.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Township | 9.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spearville Township | 14 mi | 58.1% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ensign | 14 mi | 25.0% (±122.0 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 Ford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Enterprise Township (Ford County) | 58.8% (±86.0 points) |
| 4 | Spearville Township | 58.1% (±40.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ford | 45.7% (±60.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Ford Township | 45.7% (±60.3 points) |
| 7 | Grandview Township | 45.2% (±69.5 points) |
| 8 | Fairview Township (Ford County) | 38.5% (±58.6 points) |
| 9 | Dodge City | 27.5% (±6.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Bucklin | 0.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Bucklin Township | 0.0% (±37.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Dodge Township | 0.0% (±65.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Royal Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Wheatland Township (Ford County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Wilburn Township | 0.0% (±134.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Ford 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 Dodge City
Are renters in Dodge City rent-burdened?
27.5% of renting households in Dodge 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 Dodge City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dodge City, KS spends 20.6% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dodge City city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dodge City city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dodge 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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