1 census tracts · pop 1,119 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
Columbus Square is a black (non-hispanic) neighborhood in East St. Louis with 1 census tract and a population of 1,119 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 62% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 47% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $456/month sits 46% lower than the East St. Louis citywide average ($847).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Columbus Square vs East St. LouisHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority97%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport71%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Columbus Square
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
37.8%Housing insecurity
31.9%Utility shutoff threat
50.5%Food insecurity
60.9%SNAP enrollment
12.4%No health insurance
44.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Columbus Square
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Columbus Square?
Columbus Square scores 5.5/10 (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.
Q2
How does Columbus Square compare to East St. Louis overall?
Columbus Square scores 1.2 points higher than East St. Louis overall (4.3/10). Renters spend 62% of income on rent vs 34% citywide. Average rent: $456 vs $847.
Q3
What is the average rent in Columbus Square?
Average gross rent in Columbus Square is $456/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 62% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Columbus Square residents are renters?
69% of Columbus Square households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in East St. Louis). The neighborhood has 1,119 residents.
Q5
Is Columbus Square a high social-vulnerability area?
Columbus Square sits in the 81st 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 Columbus Square for landlords?
Columbus Square carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 East St. Louis as a whole (4.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Columbus Square?
Columbus Square has 1,141 residents (Black (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (95%), Hispanic / Latino (1.8%), White (non-Hispanic) (1.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
