How many renters in Ellsworth, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.8% (±18.5 points) of renting households in Ellsworth, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.8% (±18.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±16.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±10.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ellsworth
| Share of income spent on rent | Ellsworth | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.6% (±12.0 points) | 17.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±7.2 points) | 8.7% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±13.3 points) | 18.3% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.5% (±5.5 points) | 5.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±9.2 points) | 8.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±16.1 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Ellsworth against Ellsworth County, its state and the nation
| Ellsworth | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.8% (±18.5 points) | 50.1% (±13.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±16.1 points) | 41.7% (±11.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±10.9 points) | 30.1% (±8.7 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,491 (±$10,461) | $28,558 (±$16,249) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $681 (±$96) | $708 (±$44) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Ellsworth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ellsworth County (50.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ellsworth County, Ellsworth ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 368 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 Ellsworth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | — | 49.8% (±18.5 points) | — |
| Ellsworth Township | 1.7 mi | 83.3% (±59.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kanopolis | 4.2 mi | 83.3% (±59.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ash Creek Township | 5.4 mi | 35.7% (±94.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Ellsworth County) | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Ellsworth County) | 11 mi | 100.0% (±95.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lorraine | 12 mi | 66.7% (±105.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson Township (Ellsworth County) | 13 mi | 28.4% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Garden Township | 13 mi | 66.7% (±105.3 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 Ellsworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Kanopolis | 83.3% (±59.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Ellsworth Township | 83.3% (±59.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Holyrood | 68.0% (±36.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Valley Township (Ellsworth County) | 68.0% (±36.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lorraine | 66.7% (±105.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Green Garden Township | 66.7% (±105.3 points) |
| 9 | Ellsworth | 49.8% (±18.5 points) |
| 10 | Ash Creek Township | 35.7% (±94.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Wilson | 28.4% (±20.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Wilson Township (Ellsworth County) | 28.4% (±20.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Clear Creek Township (Ellsworth County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Mulberry Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth
Are renters in Ellsworth rent-burdened?
49.8% of renting households in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ellsworth, KS spends 29.8% (±10.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth 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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