How many renters in Hiawatha, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.2% (±21.4 points) of renting households in Hiawatha, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.2% (±21.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.5% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hiawatha
| Share of income spent on rent | Hiawatha | Brown County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.7% (±14.0 points) | 25.9% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.3% (±10.9 points) | 14.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±15.3 points) | 14.8% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±10.2 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.7% (±15.5 points) | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.5% (±14.7 points) | 23.1% | 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.
Hiawatha against Brown County, its state and the nation
| Hiawatha | Brown County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.2% (±21.4 points) | 34.1% (±8.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.5% (±14.7 points) | 23.1% (±5.9 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±8.9 points) | 23.2% (±2.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,278 (±$11,341) | $32,096 (±$5,066) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $652 (±$216) | $646 (±$98) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hiawatha, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brown County (34.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brown County, Hiawatha ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 439 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 Hiawatha
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha | — | 44.2% (±21.4 points) | — |
| Hiawatha Township | 3.2 mi | 8.3% (±61.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Padonia Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson | 7.1 mi | 33.3% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin Township | 7.8 mi | 25.1% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Powhattan | 8.0 mi | 16.7% (±88.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township | 8.1 mi | 33.3% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reserve | 8.8 mi | 25.1% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willis | 9.1 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 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 Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willis | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Everest | 75.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Washington Township (Brown County) | 75.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 4 | Fairview | 54.2% (±68.3 points) |
| 5 | Walnut Township (Brown County) | 50.0% (±65.0 points) |
| 6 | Hiawatha | 44.2% (±21.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Robinson | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Robinson Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 9 | Horton | 29.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Reserve | 25.1% (±29.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Hamlin Township | 25.1% (±29.3 points) |
| 12 | Mission Township (Brown County) | 25.0% (±112.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Brown 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 Hiawatha
Are renters in Hiawatha rent-burdened?
44.2% of renting households in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hiawatha, KS spends 26.3% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hiawatha city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hiawatha city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hiawatha 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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