Tazewell County, Illinois

County Distress Index: Normal · 35.8 | 129,541 people · 64th most distressed in Illinois
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Tazewell County, IL falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 35.8 — 2431st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing costs consume a moderate share of household income. Within Illinois, it ranks 64th of 102 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Tazewell County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 56.0 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 56.0
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 53
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 66
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 66
Homeownership Rate 33
Legal Distress 53.5
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 53
Economic Vitality 31.9
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 23
Rent-to-Income Ratio 11
Business Formation Rate 93
House Price Change (YoY) 20
Structural Poverty 28.5
Unemployment Rate 86
Poverty Rate 12
Income vs. State Median 26
Child Poverty Rate 12
Disability Rate 20
Transfer Income Dependency 26
Consumer Credit Distress 26.4
Debt in Collections 30
Medical Debt 7
Auto Loan Delinquency 34
Credit Card Delinquency 26
Uninsured Rate 19
Subprime Credit Population 33

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Tazewell County
Tazewell County, IL 35.8 Normal —
Peoria County, IL 56.0 Elevated +20.2
Logan County, IL 49.0 Normal +13.2
Mason County, IL 46.5 Normal +10.7
Fulton County, IL 40.0 Normal +4.3
McLean County, IL 36.9 Normal +1.1
Woodford County, IL 21.1 Healthy -14.7

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Tazewell County
Platte County, MO 35.7 Normal -0.0
Grand Forks County, ND 35.7 Normal -0.1
Ontario County, NY 35.9 Normal +0.1
Somerset County, PA 35.9 Normal +0.1
Barry County, MI 35.6 Normal -0.2

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Legal aid organizations serving Tazewell County residents at no cost.

Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO)
Legal Aid Chicago (formerly LAF) 312-341-1070
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid 217-525-7151
Prairie State Legal Services 1-800-531-7057
Illinois State Bar Association Lawyer Referral 1-800-922-8757

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Tazewell County, Illinois?

    Tazewell County has a County Distress Index score of 35.8 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 2,431st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 64th in Illinois out of 102 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Tazewell County?

    The primary driver of distress in Tazewell County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 56.0 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Tazewell County compare to neighboring counties?

    Tazewell County (35.8) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Peoria County, IL (56.0); Logan County, IL (49.0); Mason County, IL (46.5).

  • 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 Normal 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). Tazewell County's score of 35.8 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

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

    Tazewell 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 Tazewell County?

    Tazewell County, Illinois has a population of approximately 129,541 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.