1 census tracts · pop 4,657 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10
· range 6.4–6.4
Howard Hill is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Kingsport with 1 census tract and a population of 4,657 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 55% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 13% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $649/month sits 28% lower than the Kingsport citywide average ($907).
Risk score
6.4
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Howard Hill vs KingsportHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority29%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport65%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Howard Hill
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Howard Hill?
Howard Hill scores 6.4/10 (Elevated 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 Howard Hill compare to Kingsport overall?
Howard Hill scores 4.3 points higher than Kingsport overall (2.1/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 30% citywide. Average rent: $649 vs $907.
Q3
What is the average rent in Howard Hill?
Average gross rent in Howard Hill is $649/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Howard Hill residents are renters?
45% of Howard Hill households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Kingsport). The neighborhood has 4,657 residents.
Q5
Is Howard Hill a high social-vulnerability area?
Howard Hill sits in the 85th 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 Howard Hill for landlords?
Howard Hill carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). 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 Kingsport as a whole (2.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Howard Hill?
Howard Hill has 4,598 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (80.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%), Hispanic / Latino (6.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
