How many renters in Butler, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.9% (±14.7 points) of renting households in Butler, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.9% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.5% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.6% (±7.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Butler
| Share of income spent on rent | Butler | Bates County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±7.3 points) | 16.9% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±10.3 points) | 10.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±8.4 points) | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±7.7 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.5% (±12.5 points) | 41.0% | 36.6% | 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.
Butler against Bates County, its state and the nation
| Butler | Bates County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.9% (±14.7 points) | 51.4% (±10.1 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.5% (±12.5 points) | 41.0% (±8.8 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.6% (±7.9 points) | 30.7% (±4.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,781 (±$4,933) | $36,094 (±$5,744) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $893 (±$210) | $786 (±$73) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Butler, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bates County (51.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (45.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bates County, Butler ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 1,105.
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 Butler
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | — | 65.9% (±14.7 points) | — |
| Mount Pleasant Township | 0.7 mi | 65.9% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Passaic | 4.3 mi | 28.6% (±118.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Township | 6.2 mi | 31.5% (±23.7 points) | Lower |
| Charlotte Township | 6.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Home Township | 8.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Gap Township | 9.1 mi | 53.0% (±58.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adrian | 9.5 mi | 37.2% (±17.9 points) | Lower |
| Foster | 11 mi | 63.6% (±102.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mound Township, MO (31.5%), Adrian, MO (37.2%).
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 Bates County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | New Home Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Amsterdam | 85.7% (±107.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Hume | 71.4% (±113.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Howard Township (Bates County) | 71.4% (±113.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Rockville | 70.0% (±49.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Rockville Township | 70.0% (±49.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Butler | 65.9% (±14.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Mount Pleasant Township | 65.9% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Foster | 63.6% (±102.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Walnut Township | 63.6% (±102.4 points) |
| 12 | Pleasant Gap Township | 53.0% (±58.6 points) |
| 13 | Deer Creek Township (Bates County) | 42.3% (±32.0 points) |
| 14 | Deepwater Township (Bates County) | 40.0% (±91.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Bates 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 Butler
Are renters in Butler rent-burdened?
65.9% of renting households in Butler 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 Butler spend on rent?
The median renting household in Butler, MO spends 37.6% (±7.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Missouri
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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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