1 census tracts · pop 893 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.5/10
· range 5.5–5.5
South Island is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Wheeling with 1 census tract and a population of 893 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 81% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 69% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $958/month sits 21% higher than the Wheeling citywide average ($794).
Risk score
5.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Island vs WheelingHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority50%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport8%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Island
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
24.2%Housing insecurity
24.3%Utility shutoff threat
35.0%Food insecurity
45.6%SNAP enrollment
13.0%No health insurance
50.8%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Island
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Island?
South Island scores 5.5/10 (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 South Island compare to Wheeling overall?
South Island scores 2.4 points higher than Wheeling overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 81% of income on rent vs 33% citywide. Average rent: $958 vs $794.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Island?
Average gross rent in South Island is $958/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 81% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Island residents are renters?
62% of South Island households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Wheeling). The neighborhood has 893 residents.
Q5
Is South Island a high social-vulnerability area?
South Island sits in the 54th 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 South Island for landlords?
South Island carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.5/10). 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 Wheeling as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Island?
South Island has 1,020 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (69%), Other / Multiracial (19%), Black (non-Hispanic) (12%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
