How many renters in Onaga, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.6% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Onaga, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.6% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.1% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±9.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Onaga
| Share of income spent on rent | Onaga | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.1% (±15.8 points) | 30.0% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±5.6 points) | 11.0% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±9.4 points) | 18.1% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±6.8 points) | 4.4% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±7.5 points) | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.1% (±15.3 points) | 29.0% | 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.
Onaga against Pottawatomie County, its state and the nation
| Onaga | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.6% (±17.0 points) | 36.5% (±8.7 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.1% (±15.3 points) | 29.0% (±7.6 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±9.2 points) | 22.5% (±2.2 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,500 (±$15,303) | $52,745 (±$9,422) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$158) | $924 (±$105) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Onaga, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pottawatomie County (36.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pottawatomie County, Onaga ranks 9 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 453 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 Onaga
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaga | — | 43.6% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Mill Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 2.5 mi | 42.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Pottawatomie County) | 5.2 mi | 13.8% (±55.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Havensville | 5.2 mi | 40.0% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Pottawatomie County) | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (Pottawatomie County) | 7.0 mi | 27.9% (±58.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheaton | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Soldier | 11 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Pottawatomie County) | 13 mi | 0.0% (±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 Pottawatomie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | St. George Township | 81.8% (±21.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Emmett | 55.6% (±110.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Emmett Township | 55.6% (±110.1 points) |
| 6 | Olsburg | 50.0% (±45.9 points) |
| 7 | St. George | 48.2% (±27.5 points) |
| 8 | Blue Township | 43.9% (±36.0 points) |
| 9 | Onaga | 43.6% (±17.0 points) |
| 10 | Mill Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 42.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 11 | Blue Valley Township | 40.7% (±37.8 points) |
| 12 | Havensville | 40.0% (±104.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wamego | 29.3% (±18.9 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wamego Township | 29.3% (±18.9 points) |
| 15 | Lone Tree Township (Pottawatomie County) | 27.9% (±58.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Pottawatomie 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 Onaga
Are renters in Onaga rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in Onaga 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 Onaga spend on rent?
The median renting household in Onaga, KS spends 26.1% (±9.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga 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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