Eviction Risk in University South , Baton Rouge
1 census tracts · pop 3,754 · pop-weighted composite 5.8/10 · range 5.8–5.8
University South is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Baton Rouge with 1 census tract and a population of 3,754 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent burden + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,506/month sits 41% higher than the Baton Rouge citywide median ($1,067).
University South vs. parent city, state, and U.S.
Composite landlord eviction-risk score (0–10 scale).
Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk
Same county, closest by composite score.
University South vs Baton Rouge
How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average.
Racial & ethnic composition
White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood — 4,150 residents across all tracts in University South. Source: ACS 5-year 2023 (B03002).
- Hispanic / Latino 7%
- White (non-Hispanic) 74%
- Black (non-Hispanic) 13.1%
- Asian (non-Hispanic) 5%
- Other / Multiracial 0.9%
1 tracts in University South
Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.
| Tract | Score | Pop | Rent burden | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22033004023 | 5.8 | 3,754 | 57% | $1,506 |
CDC SVI percentile: 12
Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.
Eviction-adjacent indicators in University South
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
- 17.5%Housing insecurity
- 13.8%Utility shutoff threat
- 26.2%Food insecurity
- 22.1%SNAP enrollment
- 8.2%No health insurance
- 35.5%Any disability
About University South
What is the eviction-risk score for University South?
University South scores 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted composite blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent burden and poverty signals.
How does University South compare to Baton Rouge overall?
University South scores 1.8 points higher than Baton Rouge overall (4.0/10). Rent burden: 57% vs 35% citywide. Median rent: $1,506 vs $1,067.
What is the median rent in University South?
Median gross rent in University South is $1,506/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.
What percentage of University South residents are renters?
97% of University South households are renter-occupied (vs 52% in Baton Rouge). The neighborhood has 3,754 residents.
Is University South a high social-vulnerability area?
University South sits in the 12th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.