How many renters in Chetek, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.3% (±13.4 points) of renting households in Chetek, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.3% (±13.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 19.2% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chetek
| Share of income spent on rent | Chetek | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±9.9 points) | 17.4% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.2% (±13.2 points) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±8.4 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±10.2 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±9.3 points) | 15.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 19.2% (±9.6 points) | 29.6% | 35.0% | 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.
Chetek against Barron County, its state and the nation
| Chetek | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.3% (±13.4 points) | 44.8% (±6.0 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 19.2% (±9.6 points) | 29.6% (±5.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±4.9 points) | 27.9% (±1.9 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,375 (±$12,649) | $41,111 (±$2,732) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $959 (±$135) | $879 (±$37) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Chetek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Barron County (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Barron County, Chetek ranks 23 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 952 of 1,813.
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 Chetek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetek | — | 31.3% (±13.4 points) | — |
| Town of Chetek | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±74.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Prairie Lake | 4.0 mi | 51.5% (±51.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dovre | 4.8 mi | 63.0% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sioux Creek | 6.1 mi | 72.3% (±38.4 points) | Higher |
| Cameron | 7.4 mi | 44.2% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sumner (Barron County) | 7.7 mi | 64.3% (±73.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | 8.2 mi | 30.0% (±85.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stanley | 8.6 mi | 59.1% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Sioux Creek, WI (72.3%).
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 Barron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Town of Cedar Lake | 42.9% (±74.7 points) |
| 18 | Town of Maple Plain | 40.9% (±45.9 points) |
| 19 | Town of Lakeland | 40.0% (±42.6 points) |
| 20 | Town of Arland | 38.5% (±31.7 points) |
| 21 | Town of Turtle Lake | 37.5% (±69.0 points) |
| 22 | Turtle Lake | 31.7% (±9.6 points) |
| 23 | Chetek | 31.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 24 | Town of Crystal Lake (Barron County) | 30.0% (±33.3 points) |
| 25 | Town of Maple Grove (Barron County) | 28.9% (±46.9 points) |
| 26 | Town of Stanfold | 26.7% (±71.9 points) |
| 27 | Town of Almena | 24.0% (±24.3 points) |
| 28 | Town of Barron | 21.4% (±34.4 points) |
| 29 | Town of Bear Lake | 20.0% (±82.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Barron 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 Chetek
Are renters in Chetek rent-burdened?
31.3% of renting households in Chetek 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 Chetek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chetek, WI spends 23.0% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chetek city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chetek city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chetek city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Chetek city, Wisconsin (place:14325, in state:55).
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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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