Stanton County, Kansas

County Distress Index: Healthy · 28.0 | 1,901 people · 86th most distressed in Kansas
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Stanton County, KS ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 28.0 — 2848th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress, where debt and delinquency rates remain below the national norm. Within Kansas, it ranks 86th of 105 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 6 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Stanton County's primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress at 42.5 — above the national median.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 42.5
Debt in Collections 30
Medical Debt 28
Auto Loan Delinquency 39
Credit Card Delinquency 38
Uninsured Rate 95
Subprime Credit Population 51
Economic Vitality 26.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 11
Rent-to-Income Ratio 5
Business Formation Rate 95
House Price Change (YoY) 40
Structural Poverty 19.5
Unemployment Rate 23
Poverty Rate 26
Income vs. State Median 18
Child Poverty Rate 31
Disability Rate 20
Transfer Income Dependency 6
Legal Distress 10.8
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 11
Housing Cost Burden 8.5
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 5
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 22
Homeownership Rate 15

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Stanton County
Stanton County, KS 28.0 Healthy —
Prowers County, CO 53.7 Elevated +25.7
Baca County, CO 45.6 Normal +17.6
Stevens County, KS 36.9 Normal +8.9
Grant County, KS 36.5 Normal +8.5
Kearny County, KS 35.2 Normal +7.2
Morton County, KS 28.9 Healthy +0.9
Hamilton County, KS 23.6 Healthy -4.4

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Stanton County
Sanborn County, SD 28.0 Healthy +0.0
Hinsdale County, CO 28.1 Healthy +0.0
Keya Paha County, NE 28.0 Healthy -0.0
Hayes County, NE 28.0 Healthy -0.1
Franklin County, NE 27.9 Healthy -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Stanton County has a County Distress Index score of 28.0 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,848th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 86th in Kansas out of 105 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Stanton County?

    The primary driver of distress in Stanton County is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 42.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Stanton County compare to neighboring counties?

    Stanton County (28.0) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Prowers County, CO (53.7); Baca County, CO (45.6); Stevens County, KS (36.9).

  • 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). Stanton County's score of 28.0 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Stanton 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 Stanton County?

    Stanton County, Kansas has a population of approximately 1,901 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.