How many renters in New Madrid, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.1% (±17.2 points) of renting households in New Madrid, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.1% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.9% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Madrid
| Share of income spent on rent | New Madrid | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.9% (±8.9 points) | 21.5% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.6% (±19.3 points) | 12.8% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±6.2 points) | 7.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.7% (±14.8 points) | 15.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±10.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.9% (±13.5 points) | 33.4% | 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.
New Madrid against New Madrid County, its state and the nation
| New Madrid | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.1% (±17.2 points) | 42.7% (±7.1 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.9% (±13.5 points) | 33.4% (±6.1 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±5.7 points) | 27.6% (±2.1 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,869 (±$6,059) | $32,138 (±$3,560) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $786 (±$102) | $729 (±$26) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In New Madrid, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from New Madrid County (42.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In New Madrid County, New Madrid ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 586 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 New Madrid
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Madrid | — | 37.1% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Howardville | 2.8 mi | 57.7% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lilbourn | 3.4 mi | 38.9% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marston | 5.7 mi | 46.5% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catron | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 12 mi | 9.8% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Portageville | 14 mi | 56.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canalou | 14 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parma | 15 mi | 40.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Matthews, MO (9.8%).
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 New Madrid County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Howardville | 57.7% (±26.9 points) |
| 3 | Portageville | 56.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 4 | Marston | 46.5% (±27.3 points) |
| 5 | Morehouse | 40.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 6 | Parma | 40.0% (±24.1 points) |
| 7 | Lilbourn | 38.9% (±20.3 points) |
| 8 | New Madrid | 37.1% (±17.2 points) |
| 9 | Risco | 29.4% (±49.0 points) |
| 10 | Matthews | 9.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Canalou | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Catron | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Tallapoosa | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in New Madrid 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 New Madrid
Are renters in New Madrid rent-burdened?
37.1% of renting households in New Madrid 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 New Madrid spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Madrid, MO spends 26.4% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid 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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