Teton County, Idaho

County Distress Index: Healthy · 31.9 | 12,549 people · 33rd most distressed in Idaho
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Teton County, ID ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 31.9 — 2656th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where a large share of households spend more than 30% of income on housing. Within Idaho, it ranks 33rd 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. Teton County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 75.2 — worse than roughly 75% of U.S. counties.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 75.3
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 86
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 88
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 77
Homeownership Rate 20
Economic Vitality 48.2
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 79
Rent-to-Income Ratio 10
Business Formation Rate 5
House Price Change (YoY) 95
Consumer Credit Distress 19.8
Debt in Collections 5
Medical Debt 40
Auto Loan Delinquency 24
Credit Card Delinquency 5
Uninsured Rate 87
Subprime Credit Population 5
Structural Poverty 6.6
Unemployment Rate 10
Poverty Rate 5
Income vs. State Median 6
Child Poverty Rate 9
Disability Rate 5
Transfer Income Dependency 5
Legal Distress 5.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Teton County
Teton County, ID 31.9 Healthy —
Bonneville County, ID 41.6 Normal +9.8
Madison County, ID 39.8 Normal +7.9
Fremont County, ID 33.3 Healthy +1.4
Teton County, WY 25.3 Healthy -6.6

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Teton County
Winnebago County, IA 31.9 Healthy +0.0
Kandiyohi County, MN 31.9 Healthy -0.0
Montour County, PA 31.8 Healthy -0.1
Todd County, MN 32.0 Healthy +0.1
Grand County, CO 31.7 Healthy -0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Teton County has a County Distress Index score of 31.9 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,656th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 33rd in Idaho out of 44 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Teton County?

    The primary driver of distress in Teton County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 75.2 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Teton County compare to neighboring counties?

    Teton County (31.9) can be compared to its 4 neighboring counties: Bonneville County, ID (41.6); Madison County, ID (39.8); Fremont County, ID (33.3).

  • 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). Teton County's score of 31.9 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Teton 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 Teton County?

    Teton County, Idaho has a population of approximately 12,549 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.