Camas County, Idaho

County Distress Index: Healthy · 27.2 | 1,232 people · 37th most distressed in Idaho
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Camas County, ID ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 27.2 — 2881st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are below the national average. Within Idaho, it ranks 37th of 44 counties. Among its 4 neighboring counties, 3 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Camas County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 40.7 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 40.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 41
Structural Poverty 32.5
Unemployment Rate 67
Poverty Rate 8
Income vs. State Median 33
Child Poverty Rate 13
Disability Rate 71
Transfer Income Dependency 15
Housing Cost Burden 27.5
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 24
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 5
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 95
Homeownership Rate 43
Consumer Credit Distress 25.1
Debt in Collections 23
Medical Debt 35
Auto Loan Delinquency 20
Credit Card Delinquency 13
Uninsured Rate 86
Subprime Credit Population 11
Economic Vitality 19.0
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 16
Rent-to-Income Ratio 18
Business Formation Rate 5
House Price Change (YoY) 68

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Camas County
Camas County, ID 27.2 Healthy —
Elmore County, ID 43.4 Normal +16.1
Gooding County, ID 38.7 Normal +11.5
Lincoln County, ID 38.4 Normal +11.1
Blaine County, ID 20.5 Healthy -6.7

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Camas County
Nance County, NE 27.2 Healthy -0.0
Wheeler County, NE 27.3 Healthy +0.1
Meade County, KS 27.3 Healthy +0.1
Lincoln County, MN 27.1 Healthy -0.1
Fallon County, MT 27.4 Healthy +0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Camas County, Idaho?

    Camas County has a County Distress Index score of 27.2 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,881st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 37th in Idaho out of 44 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Camas County?

    The primary driver of distress in Camas County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 40.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Camas County compare to neighboring counties?

    Camas County (27.2) can be compared to its 4 neighboring counties: Elmore County, ID (43.4); Gooding County, ID (38.7); Lincoln County, ID (38.4).

  • 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). Camas County's score of 27.2 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Camas 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 Camas County?

    Camas County, Idaho has a population of approximately 1,232 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.