Kingman County, Kansas

County Distress Index: Healthy · 32.4 | 7,066 people · 67th most distressed in Kansas
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Kingman County, KS ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 32.4 — 2625th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where income and poverty levels indicate moderate economic strain. Within Kansas, it ranks 67th of 105 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 4 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Kingman County's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 48.8 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 48.8
Unemployment Rate 16
Poverty Rate 37
Income vs. State Median 79
Child Poverty Rate 36
Disability Rate 57
Transfer Income Dependency 49
Legal Distress 42.8
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 43
Economic Vitality 35.5
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 22
Rent-to-Income Ratio 31
Business Formation Rate 95
House Price Change (YoY) 5
Housing Cost Burden 29.1
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 10
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 27
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 39
Homeownership Rate 72
Consumer Credit Distress 27.0
Debt in Collections 25
Medical Debt 36
Auto Loan Delinquency 5
Credit Card Delinquency 24
Uninsured Rate 52
Subprime Credit Population 34

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Kingman County
Kingman County, KS 32.4 Healthy —
Sedgwick County, KS 52.2 Elevated +19.8
Reno County, KS 51.3 Elevated +18.9
Sumner County, KS 45.2 Normal +12.8
Harper County, KS 39.0 Normal +6.5
Barber County, KS 30.8 Healthy -1.7
Pratt County, KS 30.4 Healthy -2.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Kingman County
Copper River Census Area, AK 32.4 Healthy 0.0
Kalawao County, HI 32.4 Healthy -0.0
Howard County, NE 32.4 Healthy -0.1
Scotland County, MO 32.3 Healthy -0.1
Richardson County, NE 32.3 Healthy -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Kingman County, Kansas?

    Kingman County has a County Distress Index score of 32.4 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,625th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 67th in Kansas out of 105 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Kingman County?

    The primary driver of distress in Kingman County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 48.8 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Kingman County compare to neighboring counties?

    Kingman County (32.4) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Sedgwick County, KS (52.2); Reno County, KS (51.3); Sumner County, KS (45.2).

  • 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). Kingman County's score of 32.4 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Kingman 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 Kingman County?

    Kingman County, Kansas has a population of approximately 7,066 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.