Fremont County, Idaho

County Distress Index: Healthy · 33.3 | 14,196 people · 29th most distressed in Idaho
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Fremont County, ID ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 33.2 — 2570th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filings are moderately elevated. Within Idaho, it ranks 29th of 44 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. Fremont County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 46.7 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 46.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 47
Structural Poverty 42.7
Unemployment Rate 55
Poverty Rate 31
Income vs. State Median 34
Child Poverty Rate 36
Disability Rate 68
Transfer Income Dependency 40
Economic Vitality 35.1
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 56
Rent-to-Income Ratio 7
Business Formation Rate 10
House Price Change (YoY) 65
Consumer Credit Distress 32.0
Debt in Collections 21
Medical Debt 78
Auto Loan Delinquency 14
Credit Card Delinquency 6
Uninsured Rate 78
Subprime Credit Population 31
Housing Cost Burden 24.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 32
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 8
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 86
Homeownership Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Fremont County
Fremont County, ID 33.3 Healthy —
Madison County, ID 39.8 Normal +6.6
Gallatin County, MT 36.3 Normal +3.1
Clark County, ID 34.1 Healthy +0.8
Beaverhead County, MT 33.6 Healthy +0.4
Teton County, ID 31.9 Healthy -1.4
Madison County, MT 28.5 Healthy -4.8
Jefferson County, ID 26.1 Healthy -7.1
Teton County, WY 25.3 Healthy -8.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Fremont County
Moniteau County, MO 33.2 Healthy -0.0
Orange County, VT 33.2 Healthy -0.0
Mills County, IA 33.2 Healthy -0.1
Clay County, SD 33.1 Healthy -0.1
Lyon County, MN 33.4 Healthy +0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Fremont County has a County Distress Index score of 33.3 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,570th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 29th in Idaho out of 44 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Fremont County?

    The primary driver of distress in Fremont County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 46.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Fremont County compare to neighboring counties?

    Fremont County (33.3) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Madison County, ID (39.8); Gallatin County, MT (36.3); Clark County, ID (34.1).

  • 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). Fremont County's score of 33.3 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Fremont 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 Fremont County?

    Fremont County, Idaho has a population of approximately 14,196 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.