How many renters in Oskaloosa, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±19.9 points) of renting households in Oskaloosa, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±19.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.5% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±12.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oskaloosa
| Share of income spent on rent | Oskaloosa | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.3% (±14.2 points) | 25.1% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.3% (±7.1 points) | 12.1% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.0% (±15.9 points) | 13.4% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.7% (±5.3 points) | 9.3% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±8.1 points) | 16.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.5% (±18.2 points) | 23.3% | 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.
Oskaloosa against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Oskaloosa | Jefferson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±19.9 points) | 40.1% (±12.9 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.5% (±18.2 points) | 23.3% (±8.0 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±12.8 points) | 24.8% (±4.3 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,938 (±$14,456) | $45,000 (±$11,492) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $846 (±$129) | $835 (±$64) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oskaloosa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (40.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Oskaloosa ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 377 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 Oskaloosa
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa | — | 48.6% (±19.9 points) | — |
| Oskaloosa Township | 0.2 mi | 33.1% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Jefferson County) | 5.2 mi | 44.0% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| McLouth | 5.8 mi | 44.0% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ozawkie Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 7.8 mi | 32.1% (±64.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ozawkie | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) | 9.0 mi | 27.3% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Township (Jefferson County) | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±56.4 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nortonville | 81.3% (±38.2 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Valley Falls | 71.6% (±27.0 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Delaware Township (Jefferson County) | 71.6% (±27.0 points) |
| 4 | Norton Township | 70.1% (±39.7 points) |
| 5 | Oskaloosa | 48.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | McLouth | 44.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Union Township (Jefferson County) | 44.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 8 | Oskaloosa Township | 33.1% (±19.5 points) |
| 9 | Winchester | 32.1% (±64.8 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Jefferson County) | 27.3% (±59.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Perry | 17.5% (±35.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Jefferson 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 Oskaloosa
Are renters in Oskaloosa rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oskaloosa, KS spends 27.5% (±12.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oskaloosa city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oskaloosa city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oskaloosa 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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