Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska

County Distress Index: Normal · 44.5 | 5,129 people · 6th most distressed in Alaska
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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 44.5 — 1929th 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 6th of 30 counties. Among its 8 neighboring counties, 6 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 89.1 — worse than roughly 89% of U.S. counties.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 89.1
Unemployment Rate 95
Poverty Rate 91
Income vs. State Median 95
Child Poverty Rate 79
Disability Rate 77
Transfer Income Dependency 94
Economic Vitality 71.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 58
Rent-to-Income Ratio 89
Business Formation Rate 95
House Price Change (YoY) 43
Consumer Credit Distress 46.1
Debt in Collections 67
Medical Debt 66
Auto Loan Delinquency 9
Credit Card Delinquency 25
Uninsured Rate 95
Subprime Credit Population 42
Housing Cost Burden 15.3
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 5
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 10
Homeownership Rate 68
Legal Distress 5.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK 44.5 Normal —
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK 55.5 Elevated +11.0
Bethel Census Area, AK 47.0 Normal +2.6
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK 43.8 Normal -0.7
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK 42.9 Normal -1.6
Nome Census Area, AK 40.5 Normal -3.9
North Slope Borough, AK 37.9 Normal -6.6
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK 30.2 Healthy -14.2
Denali Borough, AK 19.3 Healthy -25.2

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Woodson County, KS 44.6 Normal +0.1
Dade County, MO 44.6 Normal +0.1
Grant County, OK 44.4 Normal -0.1
Coke County, TX 44.7 Normal +0.2
Presidio County, TX 44.7 Normal +0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska?

    Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a County Distress Index score of 44.5 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 1,929th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 6th in Alaska out of 30 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

    The primary driver of distress in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 89.1 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area compare to neighboring counties?

    Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (44.5) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Northwest Arctic Borough, AK (55.5); Bethel Census Area, AK (47.0); Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (43.8).

  • 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). Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area's score of 44.5 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

  • What data sources power Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area's CDI score?

    Yukon-Koyukuk 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

    Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska has a population of approximately 5,129 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.