1 census tracts · pop 4,175 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10
· range 5.4–5.4
Blue Springs is a diverse neighborhood in Wellford with 1 census tract and a population of 4,175 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 16% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,101/month sits 13% lower than the Wellford citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
5.4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Blue Springs vs WellfordHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority62%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport91%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Blue Springs
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
18.3%Housing insecurity
12.5%Utility shutoff threat
25.0%Food insecurity
17.2%SNAP enrollment
15.5%No health insurance
38.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Blue Springs
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Blue Springs?
Blue Springs scores 5.4/10 (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.
Q2
How does Blue Springs compare to Wellford overall?
Blue Springs scores 3.0 points higher than Wellford overall (2.4/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,101 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in Blue Springs?
Average gross rent in Blue Springs is $1,101/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Blue Springs residents are renters?
28% of Blue Springs households are renter-occupied (vs 18% in Wellford). The neighborhood has 4,175 residents.
Q5
Is Blue Springs a high social-vulnerability area?
Blue Springs sits in the 94th 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.
Q6
How safe is Blue Springs for landlords?
Blue Springs carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). 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 Wellford as a whole (2.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Blue Springs?
Blue Springs has 4,144 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (59.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (18.6%), Hispanic / Latino (17.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
