Broomfield County, Colorado

County Distress Index: Healthy · 29.9 | 76,860 people · 52nd most distressed in Colorado
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Broomfield County, CO ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 29.9 — 2761st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where a large share of households spend more than 30% of income on housing. Within Colorado, it ranks 52nd of 64 counties. It scores lower than all 4 of its neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Broomfield County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 70.5 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 70.5
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 73
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 59
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 75
Homeownership Rate 89
Legal Distress 61.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 61
Economic Vitality 33.9
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 22
Rent-to-Income Ratio 59
Business Formation Rate 5
House Price Change (YoY) 76
Consumer Credit Distress 11.9
Debt in Collections 6
Medical Debt 7
Auto Loan Delinquency 9
Credit Card Delinquency 24
Uninsured Rate 15
Subprime Credit Population 13
Structural Poverty 6.7
Unemployment Rate 41
Poverty Rate 1
Income vs. State Median 3
Child Poverty Rate 1
Disability Rate 1
Transfer Income Dependency 1

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Broomfield County
Broomfield County, CO 29.9 Healthy —
Adams County, CO 60.3 Elevated +30.4
Weld County, CO 50.4 Elevated +20.4
Jefferson County, CO 37.7 Normal +7.8
Boulder County, CO 34.0 Healthy +4.1

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Broomfield County
Wright County, MN 29.9 Healthy 0.0
Bristol County, RI 29.9 Healthy +0.0
Olmsted County, MN 30.0 Healthy +0.1
Scott County, MN 29.2 Healthy -0.8
Eau Claire County, WI 30.7 Healthy +0.8

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Colorado Legal Services 303-837-1313 (Denver); 1-866-529-6257 (statewide)
Colorado Volunteer Lawyer Resource (CVLR) 303-722-0300
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Broomfield County, Colorado?

    Broomfield County has a County Distress Index score of 29.9 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,761st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 52nd in Colorado out of 64 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Broomfield County?

    The primary driver of distress in Broomfield County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 70.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Broomfield County compare to neighboring counties?

    Broomfield County (29.9) can be compared to its 4 neighboring counties: Adams County, CO (60.3); Weld County, CO (50.4); Jefferson County, CO (37.7).

  • 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). Broomfield County's score of 29.9 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

  • What data sources power Broomfield County's CDI score?

    Broomfield County'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 Broomfield County?

    Broomfield County, Colorado has a population of approximately 76,860 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.