Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska

County Distress Index: Normal · 41.9 | 8,001 people · 9th most distressed in Alaska
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Kusilvak Census Area, AK falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 41.9 — 2071st 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 9th 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. Kusilvak Census Area's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 85.1 — worse than roughly 85% of U.S. counties.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 85.1
Unemployment Rate 95
Poverty Rate 95
Income vs. State Median 95
Child Poverty Rate 95
Disability Rate 28
Transfer Income Dependency 95
Economic Vitality 82.3
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 80
Rent-to-Income Ratio 91
Business Formation Rate 95
House Price Change (YoY) 43
Consumer Credit Distress 38.7
Debt in Collections 69
Medical Debt 45
Auto Loan Delinquency 9
Credit Card Delinquency 25
Uninsured Rate 72
Subprime Credit Population 26
Housing Cost Burden 18.0
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 11
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 5
Homeownership Rate 73
Legal Distress 5.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Kusilvak Census Area
Clarke County, IA 41.9 Normal 0.0
Mellette County, SD 42.0 Normal +0.1
Doniphan County, KS 42.0 Normal +0.1
Ozark County, MO 42.1 Normal +0.1
Anderson County, KS 41.8 Normal -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Kusilvak Census Area has a County Distress Index score of 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 2,071st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 9th in Alaska out of 30 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Kusilvak Census Area?

    The primary driver of distress in Kusilvak Census Area is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 85.1 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Kusilvak Census Area compare to neighboring counties?

    Neighbor comparison data is not available for Kusilvak Census Area.

  • 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). Kusilvak Census Area's score of 41.9 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

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

    Kusilvak 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 Kusilvak Census Area?

    Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska has a population of approximately 8,001 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.