2 census tracts · pop 10,555 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10
· range 6.1–6.7
South California is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Eureka with 2 census tracts and a population of 10,555 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 39% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 12% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,696/month sits 42% higher than the Eureka citywide average ($1,195).
Risk score
6.4
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
South California vs EurekaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority46%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport59%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South California
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
11.8%Housing insecurity
7.0%Utility shutoff threat
14.4%Food insecurity
14.5%SNAP enrollment
6.6%No health insurance
32.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South California
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South California?
South California scores 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 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 South California compare to Eureka overall?
South California scores 1.8 points lower than Eureka overall (8.2/10). Renters spend 39% of income on rent vs 37% citywide. Average rent: $1,696 vs $1,195.
Q3
What is the average rent in South California?
Average gross rent in South California eviction laws is $1,696/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 39% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South California residents are renters?
32% of South California households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Eureka). The neighborhood has 10,555 residents.
Q5
Is South California a high social-vulnerability area?
South California sits in the 59th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in South California have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in South California is census tract 06023000300 (score 6.7/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6.1 to 6.7, a spread of 0.6 points.
Q7
How safe is South California for landlords?
South California eviction laws carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Eureka as a whole (8.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of South California?
South California has 11,282 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (68.6%), Hispanic / Latino (13.8%), Other / Multiracial (11.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
