1 census tracts · pop 2,452 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.8/10
· range 6.8–6.8
Southtown is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Peoria with 1 census tract and a population of 2,452 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.8/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 47% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $795/month sits 21% lower than the Peoria citywide average ($1,005).
Risk score
6.8
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Southtown vs PeoriaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority80%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport90%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Southtown
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
37.5%Housing insecurity
32.6%Utility shutoff threat
54.8%Food insecurity
66.2%SNAP enrollment
16.4%No health insurance
51.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Southtown
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Southtown?
Southtown scores 6.8/10 (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 Southtown compare to Peoria overall?
Southtown scores 2.7 points higher than Peoria overall (4.1/10). Renters spend 47% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $795 vs $1,005.
Q3
What is the average rent in Southtown?
Average gross rent in Southtown is $795/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 47% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Southtown residents are renters?
97% of Southtown households are renter-occupied (vs 43% in Peoria). The neighborhood has 2,452 residents.
Q5
Is Southtown a high social-vulnerability area?
Southtown sits in the 98th 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 Southtown for landlords?
Southtown carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.8/10). 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 Peoria as a whole (4.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Southtown?
Southtown has 2,746 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (65.5%), White (non-Hispanic) (23.5%), Other / Multiracial (6.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
