1 census tracts · pop 2,746 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.7/10
· range 3.7–3.7
South Butte is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Butte with 1 census tract and a population of 2,746 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 34% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 11% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $651/month sits 24% lower than the Butte citywide average ($856).
Risk score
3.7
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Butte vs ButteHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority27%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport12%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Butte
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
10.2%Housing insecurity
7.1%Utility shutoff threat
14.0%Food insecurity
9.8%SNAP enrollment
10.9%No health insurance
34.2%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Butte
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Butte?
South Butte scores 3.7/10 (Lower 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 South Butte compare to Butte overall?
South Butte scores 1.4 points higher than Butte overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 34% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $651 vs $856.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Butte?
Average gross rent in South Butte eviction risk is $651/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 34% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Butte residents are renters?
24% of South Butte households are renter-occupied (vs 29% in Butte). The neighborhood has 2,746 residents.
Q5
Is South Butte a high social-vulnerability area?
South Butte sits in the 42nd 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
How safe is South Butte for landlords?
South Butte eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.7/10). 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 Butte as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Butte?
South Butte has 2,732 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (88.4%), Hispanic / Latino (6.2%), Other / Multiracial (5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
