1 census tracts · pop 3,734 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10
· range 6–6
Jerome Park is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Morgantown with 1 census tract and a population of 3,734 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (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 44% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $963/month sits 3% higher than the Morgantown citywide average ($937).
Risk score
6
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Jerome Park vs MorgantownHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority45%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport47%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Jerome Park
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.2%Housing insecurity
14.1%Utility shutoff threat
20.3%Food insecurity
22.5%SNAP enrollment
9.4%No health insurance
34.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Jerome Park
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Jerome Park?
Jerome Park scores 6/10 (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 Jerome Park compare to Morgantown overall?
Jerome Park scores 2.7 points higher than Morgantown overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 55% of income on rent vs 41% citywide. Average rent: $963 vs $937.
Q3
What is the average rent in Jerome Park?
Average gross rent in Jerome Park is $963/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 55% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Jerome Park residents are renters?
66% of Jerome Park households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Morgantown). The neighborhood has 3,734 residents.
Q5
Is Jerome Park a high social-vulnerability area?
Jerome Park sits in the 53rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately 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 Jerome Park for landlords?
Jerome Park carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). 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 Morgantown as a whole (3.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Jerome Park?
Jerome Park has 3,622 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (8.4%), Hispanic / Latino (4.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
