Chugach Census Area, Alaska
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Chugach Census Area, AK ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 25.5 — 2946th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing remains relatively affordable compared to local incomes. Within Alaska, it ranks 29th of 30 counties. Its strongest area is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are below the national average.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Chugach Census Area's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 38.8 — above the national median.
Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed.
Neighbors and Peers
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Chugach Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County, MT | 25.5 | Healthy | -0.0 |
| Kearney County, NE | 25.6 | Healthy | +0.0 |
| Weston County, WY | 25.5 | Healthy | -0.1 |
| Dunn County, ND | 25.4 | Healthy | -0.1 |
| Thayer County, NE | 25.6 | Healthy | +0.1 |
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