Neighborhood · East Chicago, IN

East Calumet Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 1,853 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.9/10 · range 4.9–4.9

East Calumet is a black-hispanic neighborhood in East Chicago with 1 census tract and a population of 1,853 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.9/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 35% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $935/month sits 9% higher than the East Chicago citywide average ($854).

Risk score

4.9

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

East Calumet vs East Chicago How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

57.3% +90%

East Chicago: 30.2%

Average gross rent

$935 +9%

East Chicago: $854

Average HH income

$42,105 +3%

East Chicago: $41,071

Poverty rate

19.9% -26%

East Chicago: 27.0%

Renter share

33.0% -42%

East Chicago: 57.1%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across East Calumet and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.9–4.9

Why East Calumet scores 4.9

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Rent control risk

57% of income on rent · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 1.9–1.9 across tracts

1.9

Tenant organizing strength

33% renter households · Range 9.5–9.5 across tracts

9.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Economic stress

19.9% below poverty line · Range 5.0–5.0 across tracts

5.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.8–2.8 across tracts

2.8

Risk score comparison

East Calumet vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in East Calumet

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
18089030700	4.9	1,853	57%	$935

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 84

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

Socioeconomic status 69%ile

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

Household characteristics 100%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 96%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 37%ile

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

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in East Calumet

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

21.0%Housing insecurity
15.3%Utility shutoff threat
29.8%Food insecurity
18.1%SNAP enrollment
17.0%No health insurance
36.1%Any disability

Frequently asked

About East Calumet

What is the eviction-risk score for East Calumet?

East Calumet scores 4.9/10 (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 East Calumet compare to East Chicago overall?

East Calumet scores 2.1 points higher than East Chicago overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $935 vs $854.

What is the average rent in East Calumet?

Average gross rent in East Calumet is $935/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of East Calumet residents are renters?

33% of East Calumet households are renter-occupied (vs 57% in East Chicago). The neighborhood has 1,853 residents.

Is East Calumet a high social-vulnerability area?

East Calumet sits in the 84th 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 East Calumet for landlords?

East Calumet carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.9/10). 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 East Chicago as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of East Calumet?

East Calumet has 1,709 residents (Black-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (52.4%), Hispanic / Latino (39.4%), White (non-Hispanic) (7.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near East Calumet

4.3 Eastgate 2 tracts · pop 11,225 4.1 Lakeside 2 tracts · pop 8,013 5.5 North Harbor 2 tracts · pop 2,166 4.7 Marktown Historic District 2 tracts · pop 4,750 4.3 Grand Park 2 tracts · pop 8,028 4.3 Robertsdale 3 tracts · pop 10,549

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside East Chicago

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to East Calumet.

4.8 Marktown Historic District 2 tracts · pop 4,750 4.7 Washington Square 1 tracts · pop 4,314 5.2 Northside 1 tracts · pop 4,101 4.6 Prairie Park 1 tracts · pop 3,374 5.5 North Harbor 2 tracts · pop 2,166 5.7 Roxana 1 tracts · pop 4,419

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