Caddo Parish, Louisiana

County Distress Index: Crisis · 82.7 | 226,386 people · 2nd most distressed in Louisiana
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Caddo Parish, LA ranks among the most financially distressed counties in America with a score of 82.7 — 34th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are well above the national average. Within Louisiana, it ranks 2nd of 64 counties. It scores higher 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. Caddo Parish's primary driver is Legal Distress at 94.6 — worse than roughly 95% of U.S. counties.

Legal Distress Primary driver 94.6
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 95
Housing Cost Burden 89.3
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 88
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 97
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 62
Homeownership Rate 92
Consumer Credit Distress 88.8
Debt in Collections 94
Medical Debt 88
Auto Loan Delinquency 95
Credit Card Delinquency 92
Uninsured Rate 46
Subprime Credit Population 92
Structural Poverty 68.2
Unemployment Rate 61
Poverty Rate 92
Income vs. State Median 61
Child Poverty Rate 93
Disability Rate 73
Transfer Income Dependency 44
Economic Vitality 47.2
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 31
Rent-to-Income Ratio 86
Business Formation Rate 9
House Price Change (YoY) 87

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish, LA 82.7 Crisis —
Miller County, AR 79.3 Serious -3.4
Marion County, TX 68.7 Serious -14.0
De Soto Parish, LA 67.2 Serious -15.5
Cass County, TX 67.0 Serious -15.6
Bossier Parish, LA 67.0 Serious -15.7
Harrison County, TX 65.9 Serious -16.8
Red River Parish, LA 65.8 Serious -16.9
Panola County, TX 59.8 Elevated -22.9

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Caddo Parish
Newton County, GA 82.7 Crisis +0.0
Troup County, GA 82.3 Crisis -0.4
Muscogee County, GA 82.1 Crisis -0.6
Portsmouth city, VA 81.9 Crisis -0.8
Hinds County, MS 83.6 Crisis +0.9

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HUD-Approved Housing Counselors

Free foreclosure prevention and financial counseling near Caddo Parish.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTH LOUISIANA
Shreveport
318-865-0200
Foreclosure PreventionFinancial CounselingFinancial CounselingFair Housing
THE HIGHLAND CENTER CORPORATION
Shreveport
318-673-8440 Website
Financial CounselingFinancial CounselingHomeless/DisplacementPost-Purchase

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Find an Attorney

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

Louisiana State Bar Association Lawyer Referral 1-800-421-5722

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Caddo Parish residents at no cost.

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 504-529-1000
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation 1-800-256-1175
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation (504) 529-1000

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Caddo Parish, Louisiana?

    Caddo Parish has a County Distress Index score of 82.7 out of 100, placing it in the Crisis zone. It ranks 34th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 2nd in Louisiana out of 64 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Caddo Parish?

    The primary driver of distress in Caddo Parish is Legal Distress, where the county scores 94.6 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Caddo Parish compare to neighboring counties?

    Caddo Parish (82.7) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Miller County, AR (79.3); Marion County, TX (68.7); De Soto Parish, LA (67.2).

  • 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 Crisis 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). Caddo Parish's score of 82.7 sits in the Crisis zone (86 and above).

  • What data sources power Caddo Parish's CDI score?

    Caddo Parish'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 Caddo Parish?

    Caddo Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 226,386 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.