How many renters in Lemmon, SD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.6% (±16.4 points) of renting households in Lemmon, SD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.6% (±16.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.4% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lemmon
| Share of income spent on rent | Lemmon | Perkins County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±8.6 points) | 28.2% | 18.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.0% (±16.0 points) | 15.4% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±9.3 points) | 11.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±6.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±4.9 points) | 4.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±15.7 points) | 26.2% | 30.4% | 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.
Lemmon against Perkins County, its state and the nation
| Lemmon | Perkins County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.6% (±16.4 points) | 30.8% (±11.0 points) | 39.7% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±15.7 points) | 26.2% (±10.0 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.4% (±6.7 points) | 22.7% (±5.6 points) | 25.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,646 (±$5,636) | $32,321 (±$12,185) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $672 (±$107) | $738 (±$181) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Lemmon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Perkins County (30.8%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Perkins County, Lemmon ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 170 of 550.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Perkins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemmon | 37.6% (±16.4 points) |
| 2 | Bison | 28.3% (±23.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Perkins County) | 0.0% (±122.6 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Sidney Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Trail Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Vrooman Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
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 Lemmon
Are renters in Lemmon rent-burdened?
37.6% of renting households in Lemmon 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 Lemmon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lemmon, SD spends 23.4% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemmon city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemmon city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemmon city, South Dakota
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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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