How many renters in Broken Bow, NE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.8% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Broken Bow, NE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.8% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.5% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Broken Bow
| Share of income spent on rent | Broken Bow | Custer County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.7% (±13.0 points) | 31.0% | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±13.2 points) | 16.9% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±5.9 points) | 9.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±7.1 points) | 10.5% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±6.0 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.5% (±10.2 points) | 25.9% | 35.9% | 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.
Broken Bow against Custer County, its state and the nation
| Broken Bow | Custer County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.8% (±11.8 points) | 32.5% (±7.2 points) | 45.0% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.5% (±10.2 points) | 25.9% (±6.3 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±7.3 points) | 21.2% (±4.3 points) | 27.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,868 (±$7,760) | $51,230 (±$5,691) | $47,168 (±$620) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $876 (±$63) | $853 (±$47) | $1,072 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Broken Bow, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Custer County (32.5%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (45.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Custer County, Broken Bow ranks 8 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 256 of 711.
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 Broken Bow
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bow | — | 38.8% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Broken Bow Township | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±89.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merna | 8.3 mi | 58.1% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn Township | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield Township (Custer County) | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kilfoil Township | 10 mi | 39.0% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westerville Township | 13 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township | 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 Custer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lillian Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Wayne Township | 100.0% (±66.2 points) |
| 4 | Anselmo | 77.8% (±92.4 points) |
| 5 | Merna | 58.1% (±53.5 points) |
| 6 | Victoria Township | 50.0% (±79.9 points) |
| 7 | Kilfoil Township | 39.0% (±42.3 points) |
| 8 | Broken Bow | 38.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 | Arnold | 37.3% (±17.1 points) |
| 10 | Delight Township | 31.0% (±17.2 points) |
| 11 | Callaway | 29.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 12 | Arnold Township | 28.7% (±15.1 points) |
| 13 | Wood River Township | 25.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Ansley | 22.2% (±17.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Custer 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 Broken Bow
Are renters in Broken Bow rent-burdened?
38.8% of renting households in Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow spend on rent?
The median renting household in Broken Bow, NE spends 25.0% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Broken Bow city, Nebraska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Broken Bow city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Broken Bow city, Nebraska
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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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