Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

County Distress Index: Elevated · 58.6 | 31,553 people · 56th most distressed in Louisiana
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Jefferson Davis Parish, LA registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 58.6 — 1040th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress, where residents carry heavy debt burdens with elevated delinquency and collections rates. Within Louisiana, it ranks 56th of 64 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Jefferson Davis Parish's primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress at 69.1 — above the national median.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 69.1
Debt in Collections 73
Medical Debt 83
Auto Loan Delinquency 66
Credit Card Delinquency 59
Uninsured Rate 30
Subprime Credit Population 81
Legal Distress 59.5
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 60
Structural Poverty 56.5
Unemployment Rate 64
Poverty Rate 77
Income vs. State Median 19
Child Poverty Rate 74
Disability Rate 54
Transfer Income Dependency 66
Housing Cost Burden 47.8
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 63
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 43
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 22
Homeownership Rate 40
Economic Vitality 32.6
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 38
Rent-to-Income Ratio 9
Business Formation Rate 42
House Price Change (YoY) 60

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Jefferson Davis Parish
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA 58.6 Elevated —
Calcasieu Parish, LA 72.8 Serious +14.2
Allen Parish, LA 72.7 Serious +14.2
Acadia Parish, LA 70.1 Serious +11.5
Evangeline Parish, LA 69.4 Serious +10.9
Vermilion Parish, LA 61.7 Elevated +3.1
Beauregard Parish, LA 56.2 Elevated -2.4
Cameron Parish, LA 40.2 Normal -18.4

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Jefferson Davis Parish
Amherst County, VA 58.5 Elevated -0.1
Alamosa County, CO 58.7 Elevated +0.1
Blackford County, IN 58.7 Elevated +0.1
Trigg County, KY 58.4 Elevated -0.1
Coshocton County, OH 58.4 Elevated -0.1

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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

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Legal aid organizations serving Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?

    Jefferson Davis Parish has a County Distress Index score of 58.6 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 1,040th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 56th in Louisiana out of 64 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Jefferson Davis Parish?

    The primary driver of distress in Jefferson Davis Parish is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 69.1 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Jefferson Davis Parish compare to neighboring counties?

    Jefferson Davis Parish (58.6) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Calcasieu Parish, LA (72.8); Allen Parish, LA (72.7); Acadia Parish, LA (70.1).

  • 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). Jefferson Davis Parish's score of 58.6 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

  • What data sources power Jefferson Davis Parish's CDI score?

    Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish?

    Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 31,553 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.