How many renters in Jefferson Township (Geary County), KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±17.3 points) of renting households in Jefferson Township (Geary County), KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.2% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jefferson Township (Geary County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Jefferson Township (Geary County) | Geary County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.2% (±12.2 points) | 13.3% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 14.6% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±6.7 points) | 17.8% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±6.1 points) | 13.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.9% (±12.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.2% (±12.2 points) | 31.7% | 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.
Jefferson Township (Geary County) against Geary County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Geary County) | Geary County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±17.3 points) | 40.8% (±5.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.2% (±12.2 points) | 31.7% (±4.9 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±6.2 points) | 26.6% (±1.8 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,803 (±$3,719) | $47,093 (±$4,626) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $909 (±$52) | $1,104 (±$30) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson Township (Geary County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Geary County (40.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Geary County, Jefferson Township (Geary County) ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 385 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 Jefferson Township (Geary County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Geary County) | — | 48.1% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Grandview Plaza | 2.5 mi | 45.3% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Junction City | 4.8 mi | 36.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Riley | 7.6 mi | 43.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smoky Hill Township (Geary County) | 7.8 mi | 47.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden | 8.3 mi | 47.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Township | 9.5 mi | 40.5% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Township 5 (Morris County) | 12 mi | 49.1% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township | 13 mi | 21.3% (±20.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milford Township, KS (21.3%).
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 Geary County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Geary County) | 48.1% (±17.3 points) |
| 2 | Smoky Hill Township (Geary County) | 47.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 3 | Grandview Plaza | 45.3% (±19.2 points) |
| 4 | Milford | 37.1% (±27.3 points) |
| 5 | Junction City | 36.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 6 | Milford Township | 21.3% (±20.0 points) |
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 Jefferson Township (Geary County)
Are renters in Jefferson Township (Geary County) rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in Jefferson Township (Geary County) 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 Jefferson Township (Geary County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jefferson Township (Geary County), KS spends 29.0% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Geary County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Geary County, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Geary County, Kansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Jefferson township, Geary County, Kansas (county subdivision:35200, in state:20 county:061).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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