Neighborhood · Parkersburg, WV

Beechwood Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,089 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10 · range 5.4–5.4

Beechwood is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Parkersburg with 1 census tract and a population of 3,089 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. 58% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 7% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $671/month sits 15% lower than the Parkersburg citywide average ($785).

Risk score

5.4

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Beechwood vs Parkersburg How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

57.9% +98%

Parkersburg: 29.2%

Average gross rent

$671 -15%

Parkersburg: $785

Average HH income

$36,518 -18%

Parkersburg: $44,675

Poverty rate

27.7% +20%

Parkersburg: 23.0%

Renter share

48.8% +39%

Parkersburg: 35.0%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Beechwood and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 5.4–5.4

Why Beechwood scores 5.4

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 1.8–1.8 across tracts

1.8

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 2.9–2.9 across tracts

2.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 3.0–3.0 across tracts

3.0

Rent control risk

58% of income on rent · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 2.0–2.0 across tracts

2.0

Tenant organizing strength

49% renter households · Range 1.5–1.5 across tracts

1.5

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 2.5–2.5 across tracts

2.5

Economic stress

27.7% below poverty line · Range 6.9–6.9 across tracts

6.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.2–2.2 across tracts

2.2

Risk score comparison

Beechwood vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Beechwood

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
54107000300	5.4	3,089	58%	$671

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 77

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 72%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 98%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 6%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 62%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Beechwood

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

17.0%Housing insecurity
16.3%Utility shutoff threat
25.2%Food insecurity
32.0%SNAP enrollment
10.6%No health insurance
47.3%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Beechwood

What is the eviction-risk score for Beechwood?

Beechwood 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.

How does Beechwood compare to Parkersburg overall?

Beechwood scores 2.3 points higher than Parkersburg overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 58% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $671 vs $785.

What is the average rent in Beechwood?

Average gross rent in Beechwood is $671/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 58% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Beechwood residents are renters?

49% of Beechwood households are renter-occupied (vs 35% in Parkersburg). The neighborhood has 3,089 residents.

Is Beechwood a high social-vulnerability area?

Beechwood sits in the 77th 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.

How safe is Beechwood for landlords?

Beechwood 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 Parkersburg as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Beechwood?

Beechwood has 2,873 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (94.8%), Other / Multiracial (4%), Hispanic / Latino (0.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Beechwood

5.3 Julia-Ann Square Historic District 2 tracts · pop 6,526 4.6 Fairview Heights 2 tracts · pop 3,814 3.4 Forest Hills 2 tracts · pop 5,757 4.5 Tavennersville 2 tracts · pop 2,867 2.8 Glenbrook 2 tracts · pop 5,941

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Parkersburg

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Beechwood.

5.2 Julia-Ann Square Historic District 2 tracts · pop 6,526 5.7 Stewart 1 tracts · pop 3,405 4.9 Lauckport 1 tracts · pop 1,553 4.7 Woodland Park 1 tracts · pop 3,271 4.6 Crestview Park 1 tracts · pop 4,080 4.5 Fairview Heights 2 tracts · pop 3,814

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