How many renters in Kearney, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±15.3 points) of renting households in Kearney, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±15.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.8% (±13.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kearney
| Share of income spent on rent | Kearney | Clay County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±8.9 points) | 12.0% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±9.7 points) | 16.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±9.0 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.1% (±9.7 points) | 12.8% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±8.0 points) | 8.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.8% (±13.0 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Kearney against Clay County, its state and the nation
| Kearney | Clay County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±15.3 points) | 45.2% (±2.9 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.8% (±13.0 points) | 36.4% (±2.5 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±4.5 points) | 28.1% (±1.0 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,125 (±$16,841) | $52,327 (±$2,955) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,251 (±$185) | $1,243 (±$32) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Kearney, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clay County (45.2%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clay County, Kearney ranks 10 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 444 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 Kearney
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | — | 42.5% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Mosby | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prathersville | 5.3 mi | 40.0% (±107.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Excelsior Springs | 6.4 mi | 42.7% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 6.9 mi | 23.5% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Excelsior Estates | 8.4 mi | 27.8% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 8.5 mi | 62.5% (±112.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty | 8.5 mi | 47.3% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Missouri City | 8.6 mi | 50.0% (±83.3 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 Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | North Kansas City | 53.5% (±12.2 points) |
| 5 | Missouri City | 50.0% (±83.3 points) |
| 6 | Liberty | 47.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Avondale | 46.6% (±30.1 points) |
| 8 | Gladstone | 43.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 | Excelsior Springs | 42.7% (±12.7 points) |
| 10 | Kearney | 42.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 11 | Prathersville | 40.0% (±107.7 points) |
| 12 | Claycomo | 36.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 13 | Smithville | 31.2% (±16.0 points) |
| 14 | Glenaire | 25.0% (±60.5 points) |
| 15 | Holt | 23.5% (±18.4 points) |
| 16 | Oakview | 20.6% (±20.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Clay 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 Kearney
Are renters in Kearney rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Kearney 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 Kearney spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kearney, MO spends 27.3% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearney city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearney city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearney 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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