Neighborhood · Springfield, IL

West Road Park Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 5,391 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 2.9/10 · range 2.9–2.9

West Road Park is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Springfield with 1 census tract and a population of 5,391 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 2.9/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 37% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,241/month sits 27% higher than the Springfield citywide average ($975).

Risk score

2.9

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

West Road Park vs Springfield How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

37.1% +27%

Springfield: 29.2%

Average gross rent

$1,241 +27%

Springfield: $975

Average HH income

$90,921 +39%

Springfield: $65,537

Poverty rate

3.2% -81%

Springfield: 16.5%

Renter share

35.7% 0%

Springfield: 35.7%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across West Road Park and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 2.9–2.9

Why West Road Park scores 2.9

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 4.8–4.8 across tracts

4.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.0–5.0 across tracts

5.0

Rent control risk

37% of income on rent · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Tenant organizing strength

36% renter households · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Economic stress

3.2% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Risk score comparison

West Road Park vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in West Road Park

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
17167003604	2.9	5,391	37%	$1,241

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 26

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

Socioeconomic status 5%ile

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

Household characteristics 61%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 39%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 52%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in West Road Park

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

5.9%Housing insecurity
3.7%Utility shutoff threat
6.5%Food insecurity
5.2%SNAP enrollment
4.3%No health insurance
24.3%Any disability

Frequently asked

About West Road Park

What is the eviction-risk score for West Road Park?

West Road Park scores 2.9/10 (Lower 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 West Road Park compare to Springfield overall?

West Road Park scores 1.3 points lower than Springfield overall (4.2/10). Renters spend 37% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,241 vs $975.

What is the average rent in West Road Park?

Average gross rent in West Road Park is $1,241/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 37% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of West Road Park residents are renters?

36% of West Road Park households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in Springfield). The neighborhood has 5,391 residents.

Is West Road Park a high social-vulnerability area?

West Road Park sits in the 26th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is West Road Park for landlords?

West Road Park carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (2.9/10). 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 Springfield as a whole (4.2/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of West Road Park?

West Road Park has 5,557 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (6.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near West Road Park

3.5 Sherwood 2 tracts · pop 5,806 4.3 Westchester 2 tracts · pop 9,190 3 Townley Place 2 tracts · pop 5,323 4.8 Vinegar Hill 7 tracts · pop 16,283 4.4 Harvard Park 3 tracts · pop 9,478 4.5 Val-E-Vue 2 tracts · pop 5,793

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Springfield

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to West Road Park.

2.9 Townley Place 2 tracts · pop 5,323 3 Hawthorne Place 1 tracts · pop 1,871 2.4 Lake Knolls 1 tracts · pop 7,533 2.4 Harrison Park 1 tracts · pop 4,845 4.1 Westchester 2 tracts · pop 9,190 4.4 Irisdale 1 tracts · pop 2,481

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