Neighborhood · Bloomington, IL

South Hill Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,797 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10 · range 5.4–5.4

South Hill is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Bloomington with 1 census tract and a population of 3,797 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 42% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 17% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $802/month sits 24% lower than the Bloomington citywide average ($1,050).

Risk score

5.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

South Hill vs Bloomington How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

41.6% +67%

Bloomington: 24.9%

Average gross rent

$802 -24%

Bloomington: $1,050

Average HH income

$48,958 -35%

Bloomington: $75,449

Poverty rate

30.8% +176%

Bloomington: 11.2%

Renter share

48.7% +28%

Bloomington: 38.1%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Hill and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.4–5.4

Why South Hill scores 5.4

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Rent control risk

42% of income on rent · Range 3.9–3.9 across tracts

3.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.7–4.7 across tracts

4.7

Tenant organizing strength

49% renter households · Range 7.9–7.9 across tracts

7.9

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.7–4.7 across tracts

4.7

Economic stress

30.8% below poverty line · Range 7.7–7.7 across tracts

7.7

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.4–2.4 across tracts

2.4

Risk score comparison

South Hill vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in South Hill

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
17113005900	5.4	3,797	42%	$802

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 76

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 78%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 85%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 43%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 55%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Hill

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

19.2%Housing insecurity
14.1%Utility shutoff threat
26.8%Food insecurity
30.4%SNAP enrollment
12.3%No health insurance
38.0%Any disability

Frequently asked

About South Hill

What is the eviction-risk score for South Hill?

South Hill scores 5.4/10 (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.

How does South Hill compare to Bloomington overall?

South Hill scores 1.3 points higher than Bloomington overall (4.1/10). Renters spend 42% of income on rent vs 25% citywide. Average rent: $802 vs $1,050.

What is the average rent in South Hill?

Average gross rent in South Hill is $802/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 42% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Hill residents are renters?

49% of South Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 38% in Bloomington). The neighborhood has 3,797 residents.

Is South Hill a high social-vulnerability area?

South Hill sits in the 76th 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.

How safe is South Hill for landlords?

South Hill carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). 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 Bloomington as a whole (4.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Hill?

South Hill has 3,888 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (70.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (11.6%), Hispanic / Latino (8.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near South Hill

4.9 Pone Hollow 2 tracts · pop 4,831 5.4 Ridgewood Terrace 2 tracts · pop 4,163

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Bloomington

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to South Hill.

5.4 Ridgewood Terrace 2 tracts · pop 4,163 4.9 Pone Hollow 2 tracts · pop 4,831 4.6 Dimmitt's Grove 1 tracts · pop 2,182 4.6 Eastview Town Homes 1 tracts · pop 2,953 4 Crestview 1 tracts · pop 2,282 3.8 Brigham Heights 1 tracts · pop 4,635

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