How many renters in Horton, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.1% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Horton, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.1% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.5% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.8% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Horton
| Share of income spent on rent | Horton | Brown County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.8% (±10.2 points) | 25.9% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.6% (±7.3 points) | 14.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±5.4 points) | 14.8% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±5.9 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±4.9 points) | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.5% (±7.4 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.
Horton against Brown County, its state and the nation
| Horton | Brown County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.1% (±8.9 points) | 34.1% (±8.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.5% (±7.4 points) | 23.1% (±5.9 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.8% (±2.8 points) | 23.2% (±2.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,764 (±$3,140) | $32,096 (±$5,066) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $642 (±$77) | $646 (±$98) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Horton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brown County (34.1%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Brown County, Horton ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 681 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 Horton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton | — | 29.1% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Mission Township (Brown County) | 3.8 mi | 25.0% (±112.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willis | 4.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grasshopper Township | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±85.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Everest | 5.8 mi | 75.0% (±33.6 points) | Higher |
| Whiting | 6.7 mi | 23.1% (±85.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muscotah | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | 8.3 mi | 75.0% (±33.6 points) | Higher |
| Powhattan | 8.7 mi | 16.7% (±88.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Everest, KS (75.0%), Washington Township (Brown County), KS (75.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Powhattan Township | 16.9% (±14.6 points) |
| 14 | Powhattan | 16.7% (±88.7 points) |
| 15 | Hiawatha Township | 8.3% (±61.0 points) |
Showing 13 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 Horton
Are renters in Horton rent-burdened?
29.1% of renting households in Horton 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 Horton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Horton, KS spends 22.8% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horton city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horton city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horton 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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