Dubois County, Indiana

County Distress Index: Healthy · 24.8 | 43,546 people · 91st most distressed in Indiana
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Dubois County, IN ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 24.8 — 2970th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filings are moderately elevated. Within Indiana, it ranks 91st of 92 counties. It scores lower than all 8 of its neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Dubois County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 56.2 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 56.2
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 56
Housing Cost Burden 31.0
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 18
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 38
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 36
Homeownership Rate 41
Economic Vitality 23.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 16
Rent-to-Income Ratio 4
Business Formation Rate 80
House Price Change (YoY) 15
Consumer Credit Distress 20.5
Debt in Collections 11
Medical Debt 45
Auto Loan Delinquency 32
Credit Card Delinquency 11
Uninsured Rate 11
Subprime Credit Population 16
Structural Poverty 13.1
Unemployment Rate 1
Poverty Rate 6
Income vs. State Median 27
Child Poverty Rate 5
Disability Rate 14
Transfer Income Dependency 16

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Dubois County
Dubois County, IN 24.8 Healthy —
Crawford County, IN 52.3 Elevated +27.5
Orange County, IN 49.7 Normal +24.9
Perry County, IN 43.4 Normal +18.6
Martin County, IN 39.5 Normal +14.7
Pike County, IN 39.3 Normal +14.5
Daviess County, IN 37.9 Normal +13.2
Warrick County, IN 28.2 Healthy +3.4
Spencer County, IN 26.5 Healthy +1.8

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Dubois County
Lafayette County, WI 24.8 Healthy -0.0
Washington County, NE 25.0 Healthy +0.2
Morrison County, MN 25.1 Healthy +0.3
Boone County, IA 24.4 Healthy -0.4
Vilas County, WI 24.4 Healthy -0.4

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Find an Attorney

Indiana State Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.

Indiana State Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service 317-639-5465

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Dubois County residents at no cost.

Indiana Legal Services (ILS) 317-631-9410 (Indianapolis); 1-888-529-4917 (statewide hotline)
Legal Aid Society of Tippecanoe County 765-742-1050
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic 317-429-4131

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Dubois County, Indiana?

    Dubois County has a County Distress Index score of 24.8 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,970th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 91st in Indiana out of 92 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Dubois County?

    The primary driver of distress in Dubois County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 56.2 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Dubois County compare to neighboring counties?

    Dubois County (24.8) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Crawford County, IN (52.3); Orange County, IN (49.7); Perry County, IN (43.4).

  • 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). Dubois County's score of 24.8 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Dubois 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 Dubois County?

    Dubois County, Indiana has a population of approximately 43,546 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.