Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska

County Distress Index: Normal · 36.2 | 2,262 people · 18th most distressed in Alaska
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Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 36.2 — 2411th 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 18th of 30 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 76.5 — worse than roughly 77% of U.S. counties.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 76.5
Unemployment Rate 95
Poverty Rate 74
Income vs. State Median 88
Child Poverty Rate 85
Disability Rate 85
Transfer Income Dependency 44
Economic Vitality 75.6
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 90
Rent-to-Income Ratio 89
Business Formation Rate 33
House Price Change (YoY) 43
Housing Cost Burden 30.7
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 29
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 23
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 18
Homeownership Rate 61
Consumer Credit Distress 24.1
Debt in Collections 40
Medical Debt 7
Auto Loan Delinquency 9
Credit Card Delinquency 25
Uninsured Rate 95
Subprime Credit Population 5
Legal Distress 7.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 8

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK 36.2 Normal —
Petersburg Borough, AK 38.6 Normal +2.4
Sitka City and Borough, AK 37.9 Normal +1.6
Yakutat City and Borough, AK 33.5 Healthy -2.7
Juneau City and Borough, AK 29.5 Healthy -6.7
Haines Borough, AK 29.2 Healthy -7.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Bland County, VA 36.2 Normal -0.0
Golden Valley County, MT 36.3 Normal +0.1
Gregory County, SD 36.4 Normal +0.1
Pocahontas County, WV 36.0 Normal -0.2
Wahkiakum County, WA 36.4 Normal +0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska?

    Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has a County Distress Index score of 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 2,411th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 18th in Alaska out of 30 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?

    The primary driver of distress in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 76.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Hoonah-Angoon Census Area compare to neighboring counties?

    Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (36.2) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Petersburg Borough, AK (38.6); Sitka City and Borough, AK (37.9); Yakutat City and Borough, AK (33.5).

  • 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). Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's score of 36.2 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

  • What data sources power Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's CDI score?

    Hoonah-Angoon 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?

    Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska has a population of approximately 2,262 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.