2 census tracts · pop 6,398 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.2/10
· range 4.7–5.7
University District is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Missoula with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,398 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 46% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $978/month sits 18% lower than the Missoula citywide average ($1,189).
Risk score
5.2
Moderate
2 tracts · population-weighted
University District vs MissoulaHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority18%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport76%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in University District
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.8%Housing insecurity
6.7%Utility shutoff threat
13.4%Food insecurity
7.9%SNAP enrollment
12.3%No health insurance
26.0%Any disability
Frequently asked
About University District
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for University District?
University District scores 5.2/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 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 University District compare to Missoula overall?
University District scores 2.1 points higher than Missoula overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $978 vs $1,189.
Q3
What is the average rent in University District?
Average gross rent in University District is $978/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of University District residents are renters?
66% of University District households are renter-occupied (vs 53% in Missoula). The neighborhood has 6,398 residents.
Q5
Is University District a high social-vulnerability area?
University District sits in the 39th 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.
Q6
Which tracts in University District have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in University District is census tract 30063000501 (score 5.7/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.7 to 5.7, a spread of 1 points.
Q7
How safe is University District for landlords?
University District carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.2/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Missoula as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of University District?
University District has 6,510 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Other / Multiracial (5.1%), Hispanic / Latino (4.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
