How many renters in Wisconsin Dells, WI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.2% (±19.7 points) of renting households in Wisconsin Dells, WI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.2% (±19.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.4% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wisconsin Dells
| Share of income spent on rent | Wisconsin Dells | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±11.4 points) | 21.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±10.7 points) | 18.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±8.8 points) | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±10.6 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±14.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.4% (±13.5 points) | 28.1% | 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.
Wisconsin Dells against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Wisconsin Dells | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.2% (±19.7 points) | 35.1% (±5.0 points) | 43.7% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.4% (±13.5 points) | 28.1% (±4.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±5.0 points) | 23.9% (±1.6 points) | 27.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,696 (±$15,492) | $48,862 (±$2,812) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$146) | $978 (±$43) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wisconsin Dells, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Columbia County (35.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (43.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Columbia County, Wisconsin Dells ranks 10 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 653 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 Wisconsin Dells
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells | — | 40.2% (±19.7 points) | — |
| Lake Delton | 3.2 mi | 40.0% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dell Prairie | 3.8 mi | 56.4% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Newport | 4.1 mi | 56.7% (±41.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delton | 5.2 mi | 30.8% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lyndon (Juneau County) | 5.3 mi | 67.6% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dellona | 5.9 mi | 12.5% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of New Haven (Adams County) | 7.2 mi | 57.1% (±107.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndon Station | 7.6 mi | 49.1% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Dellona, WI (12.5%).
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 Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rio | 48.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 5 | Wyocena | 47.9% (±24.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Lodi | 47.1% (±40.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Fort Winnebago | 46.2% (±82.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Caledonia (Columbia County) | 42.3% (±31.5 points) |
| 9 | Lodi | 40.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 10 | Wisconsin Dells | 40.2% (±19.7 points) |
| 11 | Cambria | 39.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 12 | Columbus | 39.6% (±17.0 points) |
| 13 | Fall River | 39.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 14 | Town of Arlington | 35.5% (±30.1 points) |
| 15 | Portage | 34.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 16 | Town of Otsego | 30.0% (±85.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Columbia 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 Wisconsin Dells
Are renters in Wisconsin Dells rent-burdened?
40.2% of renting households in Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wisconsin Dells, WI spends 26.7% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin (place:88150, 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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