Logan County, Colorado

County Distress Index: Normal · 44.4 | 20,619 people · 27th most distressed in Colorado
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Logan County, CO falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 44.4 — 1931st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Economic Vitality, where employment and wage conditions show moderate stress. Within Colorado, it ranks 27th of 64 counties. Its score is in the middle of its 8 neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Logan County's primary driver is Economic Vitality at 56.5 — above the national median.

Economic Vitality Primary driver 56.5
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 60
Rent-to-Income Ratio 73
Business Formation Rate 37
House Price Change (YoY) 27
Legal Distress 52.1
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 52
Structural Poverty 51.5
Unemployment Rate 16
Poverty Rate 54
Income vs. State Median 95
Child Poverty Rate 39
Disability Rate 60
Transfer Income Dependency 30
Consumer Credit Distress 43.8
Debt in Collections 46
Medical Debt 7
Auto Loan Delinquency 57
Credit Card Delinquency 46
Uninsured Rate 56
Subprime Credit Population 49
Housing Cost Burden 33.7
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 28
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 10
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 70
Homeownership Rate 77

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Logan County, CO 44.4 Normal —
Sedgwick County, CO 57.0 Elevated +12.6
Weld County, CO 50.4 Elevated +6.0
Morgan County, CO 48.9 Normal +4.5
Kimball County, NE 47.2 Normal +2.8
Cheyenne County, NE 41.2 Normal -3.2
Washington County, CO 34.4 Healthy -10.0
Yuma County, CO 33.7 Healthy -10.7
Phillips County, CO 28.1 Healthy -16.3

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Logan County
Christian County, IL 44.4 Normal -0.0
Campbell County, WY 44.3 Normal -0.1
Webster County, KY 44.3 Normal -0.1
Macon County, MO 44.3 Normal -0.1
Minidoka County, ID 44.5 Normal +0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Logan County has a County Distress Index score of 44.4 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 1,931st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 27th in Colorado out of 64 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Logan County?

    The primary driver of distress in Logan County is Economic Vitality, where the county scores 56.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Wage-to-Rent Ratio, Rent-to-Income Ratio, Business Formation Rate.

  • How does Logan County compare to neighboring counties?

    Logan County (44.4) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Sedgwick County, CO (57.0); Weld County, CO (50.4); Morgan County, CO (48.9).

  • 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). Logan County's score of 44.4 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

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

    Logan 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 Logan County?

    Logan County, Colorado has a population of approximately 20,619 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.