1 census tracts · pop 1,703 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.7/10
· range 6.7–6.7
Prescott is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Valdosta with 1 census tract and a population of 1,703 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 65% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 36% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $737/month sits 30% lower than the Valdosta citywide average ($1,054).
Risk score
6.7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Prescott vs ValdostaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority93%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Prescott
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
43.2%Housing insecurity
35.6%Utility shutoff threat
59.0%Food insecurity
64.3%SNAP enrollment
25.3%No health insurance
52.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Prescott
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Prescott?
Prescott scores 6.7/10 (Elevated 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 Prescott compare to Valdosta overall?
Prescott scores 3.9 points higher than Valdosta overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 65% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $737 vs $1,054.
Q3
What is the average rent in Prescott?
Average gross rent in Prescott is $737/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 65% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Prescott residents are renters?
60% of Prescott households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Valdosta). The neighborhood has 1,703 residents.
Q5
Is Prescott a high social-vulnerability area?
Prescott sits in the 92nd 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 Prescott for landlords?
Prescott carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.7/10). 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 Valdosta as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Prescott?
Prescott has 1,654 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (80%), White (non-Hispanic) (9.9%), Hispanic / Latino (5.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
