Neighborhood · Ashland, KY

South Ashland Eviction Risk: Moderate

5 census tracts · pop 16,107 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.3/10 · range 4.6–6.2

South Ashland is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Ashland with 5 census tracts and a population of 16,107 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.3/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 44% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 22% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $870/month sits 0% lower than the Ashland citywide average ($872).

Risk score

5.3

Moderate

5 tracts · population-weighted

South Ashland vs Ashland How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

43.8% +50%

Ashland: 29.2%

Average gross rent

$870 0%

Ashland: $872

Average HH income

$48,651 -7%

Ashland: $52,199

Poverty rate

25.2% +10%

Ashland: 22.8%

Renter share

40.0% +1%

Ashland: 39.6%

Geographic context

Risk heat across South Ashland and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 5 tracts span score 4.6–6.2

Why South Ashland scores 5.3

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

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 2.1–2.1 across tracts

2.1

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts

3.3

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.0–4.0 across tracts

4.0

Rent control risk

44% of income on rent · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.1–2.1 across tracts

2.1

Tenant organizing strength

40% renter households · Range 8.1–8.1 across tracts

8.1

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Economic stress

25.2% below poverty line · Range 4.4–9.7 across tracts

6.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 1.8–6.0 across tracts

4.0

Risk score comparison

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

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Variance across tracts

How uniformly does eviction risk play out in South Ashland?

Left: distribution of constituent tract scores. Right: every tract as a heat square. Click any square to drill in.

Score distribution

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Spread of 1.6 points from 4.6 to 6.2. Moderate variation across constituent tracts.

Tracts as heat grid

6.2 5.8 5.3 4.9 4.6

Each square = one census tract. Color tracks the same green→red ramp as the chloropleth map above.

Census tracts

5 tracts in South Ashland

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

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
21019030800	6.2	4,155	50%	$657
21019030300	5.8	1,950	45%	$1,067
21019030700	5.3	2,820	43%	$932
21019030400	4.9	2,384	48%	$738
21019030500	4.6	4,798	37%	$1,004

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 62

Pop-weighted across 5 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 75%ile

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

Racial/ethnic minority 17%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 49%ile

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

Frequently asked

About South Ashland

What is the eviction-risk score for South Ashland?

South Ashland scores 5.3/10 (Moderate tier) across 5 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 Ashland compare to Ashland overall?

South Ashland scores 2.6 points higher than Ashland overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 44% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $870 vs $872.

What is the average rent in South Ashland?

Average gross rent in South Ashland eviction risk is $870/month (pop-weighted across 5 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 44% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of South Ashland residents are renters?

40% of South Ashland households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Ashland). The neighborhood has 16,107 residents.

Is South Ashland a high social-vulnerability area?

South Ashland sits in the 62nd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in South Ashland have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in South Ashland is census tract 21019030800 (score 6.2/10). Across the 5 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.6 to 6.2, a spread of 1.6 points.

How safe is South Ashland for landlords?

South Ashland eviction risk carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.3/10). Pop-weighted across 5 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Ashland as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of South Ashland?

South Ashland has 16,104 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Other / Multiracial (4.6%), Hispanic / Latino (2.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

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