Greene County, Indiana

County Distress Index: Elevated · 52.0 | 31,196 people · 37th most distressed in Indiana
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Greene County, IN registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 52.0 — 1458th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are well above the national average. Within Indiana, it ranks 37th of 92 counties. Among its 8 neighboring counties, 6 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Greene County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 72.6 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 72.6
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 73
Consumer Credit Distress 56.7
Debt in Collections 55
Medical Debt 63
Auto Loan Delinquency 67
Credit Card Delinquency 47
Uninsured Rate 50
Subprime Credit Population 56
Structural Poverty 54.3
Unemployment Rate 19
Poverty Rate 37
Income vs. State Median 75
Child Poverty Rate 36
Disability Rate 80
Transfer Income Dependency 60
Economic Vitality 51.3
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 52
Rent-to-Income Ratio 31
Business Formation Rate 65
House Price Change (YoY) 88
Housing Cost Burden 33.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 28
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 32
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 45
Homeownership Rate 45

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Greene County
Greene County, IN 52.0 Elevated —
Knox County, IN 53.8 Elevated +1.9
Sullivan County, IN 53.4 Elevated +1.4
Lawrence County, IN 49.0 Normal -2.9
Monroe County, IN 48.2 Normal -3.8
Clay County, IN 46.6 Normal -5.3
Owen County, IN 45.5 Normal -6.5
Martin County, IN 39.5 Normal -12.5
Daviess County, IN 37.9 Normal -14.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Greene County
Coles County, IL 51.9 Elevated -0.0
Randolph County, IN 52.0 Elevated +0.0
San Juan County, UT 51.9 Elevated -0.0
Clinton County, OH 52.0 Elevated +0.0
Breckinridge County, KY 52.0 Elevated +0.0

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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 Greene 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 Greene County, Indiana?

    Greene County has a County Distress Index score of 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 1,458th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 37th in Indiana out of 92 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Greene County?

    The primary driver of distress in Greene County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 72.6 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Greene County compare to neighboring counties?

    Greene County (52.0) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Knox County, IN (53.8); Sullivan County, IN (53.4); Lawrence County, IN (49.0).

  • 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 Elevated 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). Greene County's score of 52.0 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

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

    Greene 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 Greene County?

    Greene County, Indiana has a population of approximately 31,196 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.