Crawford County, Georgia

County Distress Index: Serious · 67.8 | 12,277 people · 92nd most distressed in Georgia
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Crawford County, GA shows significant household financial distress with a score of 67.8 — 506th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are well above the national average. Within Georgia, it ranks 92nd of 159 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 6 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Crawford County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 85.7 — worse than roughly 86% of U.S. counties.

Legal Distress Primary driver 85.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 86
Consumer Credit Distress 79.3
Debt in Collections 90
Medical Debt 89
Auto Loan Delinquency 64
Credit Card Delinquency 71
Uninsured Rate 76
Subprime Credit Population 83
Economic Vitality 79.1
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 95
Rent-to-Income Ratio 82
Business Formation Rate 49
House Price Change (YoY) 49
Structural Poverty 57.0
Unemployment Rate 30
Poverty Rate 67
Income vs. State Median 25
Child Poverty Rate 79
Disability Rate 95
Transfer Income Dependency 57
Housing Cost Burden 39.3
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 17
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 73
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 51
Homeownership Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Crawford County
Crawford County, GA 67.8 Serious —
Bibb County, GA 88.7 Crisis +20.9
Taylor County, GA 80.0 Crisis +12.2
Upson County, GA 79.6 Serious +11.8
Peach County, GA 75.5 Serious +7.7
Macon County, GA 73.4 Serious +5.6
Houston County, GA 68.6 Serious +0.8
Monroe County, GA 55.2 Elevated -12.7

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Crawford County
Fayette County, IN 67.8 Serious +0.0
Adams County, OH 67.9 Serious +0.1
Jackson County, KY 67.9 Serious +0.1
Arkansas County, AR 67.9 Serious +0.1
Montague County, TX 67.9 Serious +0.1

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Atlanta Legal Aid Society 404-524-5811
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Crawford County, Georgia?

    Crawford County has a County Distress Index score of 67.8 out of 100, placing it in the Serious zone. It ranks 506th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 92nd in Georgia out of 159 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Crawford County?

    The primary driver of distress in Crawford County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 85.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Crawford County compare to neighboring counties?

    Crawford County (67.8) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Bibb County, GA (88.7); Taylor County, GA (80.0); Upson County, GA (79.6).

  • 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 Serious 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). Crawford County's score of 67.8 sits in the Serious zone (71–86).

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

    Crawford 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 Crawford County?

    Crawford County, Georgia has a population of approximately 12,277 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.