How many renters in Colby, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.2% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Colby, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.2% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.8% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Colby
| Share of income spent on rent | Colby | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±9.0 points) | 30.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.1% (±8.2 points) | 12.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±11.7 points) | 16.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.9% (±11.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.4% (±14.8 points) | 7.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.8% (±11.6 points) | 22.9% | 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.
Colby against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Colby | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.2% (±18.8 points) | 30.4% (±4.1 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.8% (±11.6 points) | 22.9% (±3.3 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±4.0 points) | 22.3% (±1.1 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,705 (±$3,963) | $45,702 (±$4,859) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $854 (±$66) | $823 (±$28) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Colby, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Clark County (30.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clark County, Colby ranks 7 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 357 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 Colby
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | — | 50.2% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Abbotsford | 2.2 mi | 29.5% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colby | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±65.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hull (Marathon County) | 3.5 mi | 20.0% (±82.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Unity | 4.2 mi | 10.3% (±16.6 points) | Lower |
| Dorchester | 6.3 mi | 37.8% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mayville | 6.6 mi | 22.2% (±20.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Unity (Clark County) | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Curtiss | 6.7 mi | 6.3% (±36.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Unity, WI (10.3%), Town of Mayville, WI (22.2%), Curtiss, WI (6.3%).
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 Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Town of Butler | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Town of Eaton (Clark County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Washburn (Clark County) | 82.4% (±71.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Hoard | 77.8% (±51.6 points) |
| 5 | Town of Dewhurst | 66.7% (±78.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Thorp | 65.0% (±39.0 points) |
| 7 | Colby | 50.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 8 | Town of Levis | 48.4% (±30.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Hendren | 45.5% (±42.7 points) |
| 10 | Town of Grant (Clark County) | 44.0% (±53.4 points) |
| 11 | Town of Mentor | 39.4% (±49.5 points) |
| 12 | Dorchester | 37.8% (±19.8 points) |
| 13 | Neillsville | 36.5% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Clark 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 Colby
Are renters in Colby rent-burdened?
50.2% of renting households in Colby 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 Colby spend on rent?
The median renting household in Colby, WI spends 30.1% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colby city, Wisconsin
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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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