Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska

County Distress Index: Healthy · 25.6 | 844 people · 28th most distressed in Alaska
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Bristol Bay Borough, AK ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 25.6 — 2941st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where household incomes are relatively strong and poverty rates are low. Within Alaska, it ranks 28th of 30 counties. It scores lower than all 2 of its neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Bristol Bay Borough's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 35.8 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 35.8
Unemployment Rate 95
Poverty Rate 35
Income vs. State Median 13
Child Poverty Rate 51
Disability Rate 51
Transfer Income Dependency 5
Consumer Credit Distress 31.5
Debt in Collections 32
Medical Debt 51
Auto Loan Delinquency 9
Credit Card Delinquency 25
Uninsured Rate 95
Subprime Credit Population 18
Housing Cost Burden 19.2
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 5
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 5
Homeownership Rate 95
Economic Vitality 12.5
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 14
Rent-to-Income Ratio 5
Business Formation Rate 5
House Price Change (YoY) 43
Legal Distress 5.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 5

Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed.

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Bristol Bay Borough
Bristol Bay Borough, AK 25.6 Healthy —
Dillingham Census Area, AK 46.8 Normal +21.2
Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK 35.0 Healthy +9.3

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Bristol Bay Borough
Thayer County, NE 25.6 Healthy -0.0
Kearney County, NE 25.6 Healthy -0.1
Chugach Census Area, AK 25.5 Healthy -0.1
Antelope County, NE 25.8 Healthy +0.1
Teton County, MT 25.5 Healthy -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska?

    Bristol Bay Borough has a County Distress Index score of 25.6 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,941st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 28th in Alaska out of 30 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Bristol Bay Borough?

    The primary driver of distress in Bristol Bay Borough is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 35.8 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Bristol Bay Borough compare to neighboring counties?

    Bristol Bay Borough (25.6) can be compared to its 2 neighboring counties: Dillingham Census Area, AK (46.8); Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK (35.0).

  • How is the County Distress Index calculated?

    The County Distress Index uses PCA-weighted percentile scoring across five statistically derived factors: Consumer Credit Distress (47.5%), Housing Cost Burden (22.3%), Structural Poverty (13.6%), Economic Vitality (9.2%), and Legal Distress (7.4%). Each county's indicators are ranked against all 3,144 U.S. counties. A score of 50 means the county is at the national median; higher scores indicate greater distress.

  • How often is the CDI updated?

    Annually, aligned to Census American Community Survey and Urban Institute Debt in America release windows — the slowest-moving source inputs. Between annual refreshes, faster-cadence indicators (BLS unemployment, QCEW wages) may drive light mid-year updates if a specific component moves meaningfully. Current data compiled April 14, 2026; next full refresh early 2027.

  • What does the Healthy zone mean?

    The CDI divides counties into five zones: Healthy (below 46), Normal (46–55), Elevated (55–71), Serious (71–86), and Crisis (86 and above). Bristol Bay Borough's score of 25.6 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

  • What data sources power Bristol Bay Borough's CDI score?

    Bristol Bay Borough's CDI score draws on Urban Institute Debt in America (Equifax credit-bureau panel), U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 5-year, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates), Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS, QCEW), U.S. Courts Administrative Office (F-5A bankruptcy filings), and HUD Fair Market Rents. Every number on this page traces to one of these public sources.

  • What is the population of Bristol Bay Borough?

    Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska has a population of approximately 844 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.