1 census tracts · pop 2,443 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5/10
· range 5–5
Cherry Dale is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Tuscaloosa with 1 census tract and a population of 2,443 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 84% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 62% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,155/month sits 9% higher than the Tuscaloosa citywide average ($1,055).
Risk score
5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Cherry Dale vs TuscaloosaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority89%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport21%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Cherry Dale
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
23.7%Housing insecurity
18.0%Utility shutoff threat
31.7%Food insecurity
25.9%SNAP enrollment
11.3%No health insurance
38.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Cherry Dale
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Cherry Dale?
Cherry Dale scores 5/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Cherry Dale compare to Tuscaloosa overall?
Cherry Dale scores 2.2 points higher than Tuscaloosa overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 84% of income on rent vs 34% citywide. Average rent: $1,155 vs $1,055.
Q3
What is the average rent in Cherry Dale?
Average gross rent in Cherry Dale is $1,155/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 84% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Cherry Dale residents are renters?
46% of Cherry Dale households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in Tuscaloosa). The neighborhood has 2,443 residents.
Q5
Is Cherry Dale a high social-vulnerability area?
Cherry Dale sits in the 79th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Cherry Dale for landlords?
Cherry Dale carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Tuscaloosa as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Cherry Dale?
Cherry Dale has 2,400 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (78%), White (non-Hispanic) (21.8%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (0.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
