Dillingham Census Area, Alaska

County Distress Index: Normal · 46.8 | 4,607 people · 4th most distressed in Alaska
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Dillingham Census Area, AK falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 46.8 — 1791st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where poverty rates are high, transfer income dependency is elevated, and household incomes lag well behind state and national medians. Within Alaska, it ranks 4th of 30 counties. Among its 3 neighboring counties, 2 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Dillingham Census Area's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 69.0 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 69.0
Unemployment Rate 95
Poverty Rate 93
Income vs. State Median 92
Child Poverty Rate 92
Disability Rate 11
Transfer Income Dependency 40
Consumer Credit Distress 55.5
Debt in Collections 58
Medical Debt 81
Auto Loan Delinquency 9
Credit Card Delinquency 58
Uninsured Rate 92
Subprime Credit Population 60
Economic Vitality 51.1
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 23
Rent-to-Income Ratio 73
Business Formation Rate 95
House Price Change (YoY) 43
Housing Cost Burden 26.1
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 14
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 8
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 36
Homeownership Rate 88
Legal Distress 7.3
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 7

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Dillingham Census Area
Dillingham Census Area, AK 46.8 Normal —
Bethel Census Area, AK 47.0 Normal +0.2
Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK 35.0 Healthy -11.8
Bristol Bay Borough, AK 25.6 Healthy -21.2

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Dillingham Census Area
Hickman County, KY 46.8 Normal -0.0
Corson County, SD 46.9 Normal +0.1
Goliad County, TX 46.9 Normal +0.1
Mineral County, CO 46.9 Normal +0.1
White Pine County, NV 46.7 Normal -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

    Dillingham Census Area has a County Distress Index score of 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 1,791st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 4th in Alaska out of 30 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Dillingham Census Area?

    The primary driver of distress in Dillingham Census Area is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 69.0 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Dillingham Census Area compare to neighboring counties?

    Dillingham Census Area (46.8) can be compared to its 3 neighboring counties: Bethel Census Area, AK (47.0); Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK (35.0); Bristol Bay Borough, AK (25.6).

  • 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 Normal 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). Dillingham Census Area's score of 46.8 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

  • What data sources power Dillingham Census Area's CDI score?

    Dillingham Census Area'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 Dillingham Census Area?

    Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has a population of approximately 4,607 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.