How many renters in Fort Scott, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.9% (±11.7 points) of renting households in Fort Scott, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.9% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.6% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Scott
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Scott | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±8.9 points) | 15.0% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±7.7 points) | 9.8% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±9.5 points) | 18.6% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.6% (±7.4 points) | 20.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±6.6 points) | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.6% (±9.7 points) | 28.9% | 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.
Fort Scott against Bourbon County, its state and the nation
| Fort Scott | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.9% (±11.7 points) | 36.4% (±9.9 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.6% (±9.7 points) | 28.9% (±8.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±2.8 points) | 26.6% (±2.3 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,486 (±$4,319) | $36,679 (±$3,401) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $755 (±$60) | $752 (±$47) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fort Scott, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bourbon County (36.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bourbon County, Fort Scott ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 509 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 Fort Scott
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott | — | 40.9% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Scott Township (Bourbon County) | 1.3 mi | 11.3% (±23.0 points) | Lower |
| Marmaton Township (Bourbon County) | 6.1 mi | 33.3% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drywood Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Vernon County) | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redfield | 9.7 mi | 33.3% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richards | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pawnee Township (Bourbon County) | 10 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 11 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scott Township (Bourbon County), KS (11.3%).
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 Bourbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronson | 94.7% (±67.0 points) |
| 2 | Mapleton | 75.0% (±93.0 points) |
| 3 | Timberhill Township | 56.3% (±84.2 points) |
| 4 | Marion Township (Bourbon County) | 52.3% (±56.2 points) |
| 5 | Fort Scott | 40.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Redfield | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Marmaton Township (Bourbon County) | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Fulton | 25.0% (±107.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Freedom Township (Bourbon County) | 25.0% (±107.1 points) |
| 10 | Scott Township (Bourbon County) | 11.3% (±23.0 points) |
| 11 | Uniontown | 4.8% (±65.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Bourbon 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 Fort Scott
Are renters in Fort Scott rent-burdened?
40.9% of renting households in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Scott, KS spends 27.5% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Scott city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Scott city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Scott 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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