How many renters in Wautoma, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.9% (±15.8 points) of renting households in Wautoma, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.9% (±15.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.8% (±13.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wautoma
| Share of income spent on rent | Wautoma | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±6.6 points) | 20.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.5% (±5.0 points) | 14.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±7.7 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±11.1 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±8.9 points) | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.8% (±13.0 points) | 31.7% | 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.
Wautoma against Waushara County, its state and the nation
| Wautoma | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.9% (±15.8 points) | 39.6% (±6.5 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.8% (±13.0 points) | 31.7% (±6.0 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±5.1 points) | 25.6% (±2.4 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,289 (±$12,181) | $38,125 (±$4,137) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $801 (±$93) | $796 (±$49) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wautoma, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Waushara County (39.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Waushara County, Wautoma ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 241 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 Wautoma
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wautoma | — | 57.9% (±15.8 points) | — |
| Town of Wautoma | 2.7 mi | 10.3% (±48.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dakota | 2.8 mi | 30.4% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mount Morris | 6.2 mi | 10.0% (±60.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Richford | 6.3 mi | 33.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Marion (Waushara County) | 6.5 mi | 71.1% (±52.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Deerfield (Waushara County) | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neshkoro | 8.0 mi | 69.6% (±35.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wild Rose | 8.0 mi | 29.6% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wild Rose, WI (29.6%).
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 Waushara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Bloomfield (Waushara County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Coloma | 72.7% (±83.2 points) |
| 3 | Town of Marion (Waushara County) | 71.1% (±52.2 points) |
| 4 | Coloma | 61.4% (±41.7 points) |
| 5 | Wautoma | 57.9% (±15.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Oasis | 55.6% (±93.6 points) |
| 7 | Redgranite | 51.6% (±28.6 points) |
| 8 | Town of Warren (Waushara County) | 44.1% (±24.5 points) |
| 9 | Plainfield | 40.0% (±19.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Poy Sippi | 39.7% (±30.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Richford | 33.3% (±29.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Waushara 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 Wautoma
Are renters in Wautoma rent-burdened?
57.9% of renting households in Wautoma 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 Wautoma spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wautoma, WI spends 33.3% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wautoma city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wautoma city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wautoma 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 Wautoma city, Wisconsin (place:84625, 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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