How many renters in Herington, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
24.3% (±10.5 points) of renting households in Herington, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 18.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 24.3% (±10.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.4% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 18.5% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Herington
| Share of income spent on rent | Herington | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 34.4% (±14.6 points) | 15.8% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.4% (±11.4 points) | 18.5% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±12.3 points) | 14.6% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.8% (±3.6 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.4% (±10.1 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Herington against Dickinson County, its state and the nation
| Herington | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 24.3% (±10.5 points) | 45.4% (±10.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.4% (±10.1 points) | 37.6% (±9.2 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 18.5% (±2.9 points) | 25.9% (±5.7 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,500 (±$12,481) | $41,618 (±$3,194) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$66) | $901 (±$103) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Herington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Dickinson County (45.4%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dickinson County, Herington ranks 10 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 759 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 Herington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herington | — | 24.3% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Highland Township (Morris County) | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±121.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| White City | 7.7 mi | 80.7% (±50.9 points) | Higher |
| Wilsey | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Township 5 (Morris County) | 9.3 mi | 49.1% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Township 9 (Morris County) | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyon Township (Dickinson County) | 10 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbine | 11 mi | 21.1% (±69.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Dickinson County) | 13 mi | 10.8% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White City, KS (80.7%).
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 Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Abilene | 58.1% (±20.2 points) |
| 5 | Lincoln Township (Dickinson County) | 56.1% (±24.2 points) |
| 6 | Noble Township (Dickinson County) | 52.0% (±19.6 points) |
| 7 | Chapman | 43.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 8 | Flora Township | 33.3% (±95.1 points) |
| 9 | Grant Township (Dickinson County) | 27.6% (±61.2 points) |
| 10 | Herington | 24.3% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Woodbine | 21.1% (±69.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Enterprise | 18.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Center Township (Dickinson County) | 18.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 14 | Liberty Township (Dickinson County) | 10.8% (±49.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hope | 6.9% (±55.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hope Township | 6.9% (±55.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Dickinson 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 Herington
Are renters in Herington rent-burdened?
24.3% of renting households in Herington 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 Herington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Herington, KS spends 18.5% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herington city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herington city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herington 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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