Juneau City and Borough, Alaska

County Distress Index: Healthy · 29.5 | 31,555 people · 25th most distressed in Alaska
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Juneau City and Borough, AK ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 29.5 — 2782nd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Economic Vitality, where employment and wage conditions show moderate stress. Within Alaska, it ranks 25th of 30 counties. Its score is in the middle of its 2 neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Juneau City and Borough's primary driver is Economic Vitality at 62.6 — above the national median.

Economic Vitality Primary driver 62.6
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 82
Rent-to-Income Ratio 51
Business Formation Rate 49
House Price Change (YoY) 24
Housing Cost Burden 58.6
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 45
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 50
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 94
Homeownership Rate 86
Consumer Credit Distress 16.6
Debt in Collections 19
Medical Debt 45
Auto Loan Delinquency 1
Credit Card Delinquency 3
Uninsured Rate 50
Subprime Credit Population 7
Structural Poverty 16.0
Unemployment Rate 52
Poverty Rate 13
Income vs. State Median 13
Child Poverty Rate 9
Disability Rate 14
Transfer Income Dependency 6
Legal Distress 8.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 9

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Juneau City and Borough
Juneau City and Borough, AK 29.5 Healthy —
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK 36.2 Normal +6.7
Haines Borough, AK 29.2 Healthy -0.3

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Juneau City and Borough
Dodge County, MN 29.5 Healthy -0.0
Charlevoix County, MI 29.5 Healthy -0.1
Lake County, SD 29.5 Healthy -0.1
Walsh County, ND 29.4 Healthy -0.1
Kodiak Island Borough, AK 29.3 Healthy -0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Juneau City and Borough, Alaska?

    Juneau City and Borough has a County Distress Index score of 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,782nd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 25th in Alaska out of 30 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Juneau City and Borough?

    The primary driver of distress in Juneau City and Borough is Economic Vitality, where the county scores 62.6 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Wage-to-Rent Ratio, Rent-to-Income Ratio, Business Formation Rate.

  • How does Juneau City and Borough compare to neighboring counties?

    Juneau City and Borough (29.5) can be compared to its 2 neighboring counties: Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK (36.2); Haines Borough, AK (29.2).

  • 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). Juneau City and Borough's score of 29.5 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

  • What data sources power Juneau City and Borough's CDI score?

    Juneau City and 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 Juneau City and Borough?

    Juneau City and Borough, Alaska has a population of approximately 31,555 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.