How many renters in Plattsmouth, NE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.5% (±13.1 points) of renting households in Plattsmouth, NE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.5% (±13.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.3% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.8% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plattsmouth
| Share of income spent on rent | Plattsmouth | Cass County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.2% (±10.2 points) | 20.5% | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.8% (±8.7 points) | 17.6% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.8% (±10.5 points) | 15.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 5.6% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±7.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.3% (±10.9 points) | 31.6% | 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.
Plattsmouth against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Plattsmouth | Cass County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.5% (±13.1 points) | 40.7% (±9.3 points) | 45.0% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.3% (±10.9 points) | 31.6% (±7.9 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.8% (±3.3 points) | 23.8% (±2.5 points) | 27.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,044 (±$9,598) | $51,630 (±$6,973) | $47,168 (±$620) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $941 (±$53) | $996 (±$64) | $1,072 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Plattsmouth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cass County (40.7%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (45.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cass County, Plattsmouth ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 232 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 Plattsmouth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth | — | 40.5% (±13.1 points) | — |
| Pacific Junction | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Murray | 6.4 mi | 66.7% (±45.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Offutt AFB | 8.1 mi | 41.6% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenwood | 8.4 mi | 36.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 9.9 mi | 42.4% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Creek | 11 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nehawka | 13 mi | 25.0% (±113.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union | 13 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood | 91.2% (±23.1 points) |
| 2 | Murray | 66.7% (±45.7 points) |
| 3 | Elmwood | 52.2% (±62.0 points) |
| 4 | Louisville | 50.4% (±23.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Murdock | 50.0% (±31.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Union | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | 40.5% (±13.1 points) |
| 8 | South Bend | 37.5% (±42.5 points) |
| 9 | Eagle | 35.7% (±82.0 points) |
| 10 | Nehawka | 25.0% (±113.6 points) |
| 11 | Weeping Water | 21.1% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Alvo | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Avoca | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Cass 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 Plattsmouth
Are renters in Plattsmouth rent-burdened?
40.5% of renting households in Plattsmouth 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 Plattsmouth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plattsmouth, NE spends 22.8% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsmouth city, Nebraska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsmouth city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsmouth 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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