Power County, Idaho

County Distress Index: Healthy · 32.8 | 8,253 people · 31st most distressed in Idaho
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Power County, ID ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 32.8 — 2591st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filings are moderately elevated. Within Idaho, it ranks 31st of 44 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Power County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 47.3 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 47.3
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 47
Structural Poverty 37.1
Unemployment Rate 34
Poverty Rate 41
Income vs. State Median 46
Child Poverty Rate 36
Disability Rate 38
Transfer Income Dependency 28
Consumer Credit Distress 36.0
Debt in Collections 36
Medical Debt 51
Auto Loan Delinquency 25
Credit Card Delinquency 10
Uninsured Rate 92
Subprime Credit Population 34
Housing Cost Burden 24.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 23
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 65
Homeownership Rate 49
Economic Vitality 17.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 13
Rent-to-Income Ratio 12
Business Formation Rate 46
House Price Change (YoY) 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Power County
Power County, ID 32.8 Healthy —
Bannock County, ID 52.1 Elevated +19.2
Cassia County, ID 43.1 Normal +10.2
Bingham County, ID 32.6 Healthy -0.2
Oneida County, ID 24.5 Healthy -8.3
Blaine County, ID 20.5 Healthy -12.4

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Power County
Somervell County, TX 32.8 Healthy 0.0
Gilliam County, OR 32.9 Healthy +0.0
Stanley County, SD 32.8 Healthy -0.0
Powell County, MT 32.9 Healthy +0.0
Wibaux County, MT 33.1 Healthy +0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Power County has a County Distress Index score of 32.8 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,591st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 31st in Idaho out of 44 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Power County?

    The primary driver of distress in Power County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 47.3 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Power County compare to neighboring counties?

    Power County (32.8) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Bannock County, ID (52.1); Cassia County, ID (43.1); Bingham County, ID (32.6).

  • 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 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). Power County's score of 32.8 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Power 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 Power County?

    Power County, Idaho has a population of approximately 8,253 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.