Renville County, Minnesota

County Distress Index: Healthy · 33.8 | 14,348 people · 32nd most distressed in Minnesota
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Renville County, MN ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 33.8 — 2537th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filings are moderately elevated. Within Minnesota, it ranks 32nd of 87 counties. Among its 9 neighboring counties, 8 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Renville County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 63.2 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 63.2
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 63
Housing Cost Burden 60.5
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 62
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 81
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 42
Homeownership Rate 22
Structural Poverty 45.4
Unemployment Rate 93
Poverty Rate 31
Income vs. State Median 56
Child Poverty Rate 22
Disability Rate 27
Transfer Income Dependency 45
Economic Vitality 23.6
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 14
Rent-to-Income Ratio 9
Business Formation Rate 58
House Price Change (YoY) 48
Consumer Credit Distress 15.3
Debt in Collections 15
Medical Debt 22
Auto Loan Delinquency 5
Credit Card Delinquency 5
Uninsured Rate 10
Subprime Credit Population 30

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Renville County
Renville County, MN 33.8 Healthy —
Chippewa County, MN 35.0 Healthy +1.2
Redwood County, MN 32.9 Healthy -0.9
Kandiyohi County, MN 31.9 Healthy -1.9
McLeod County, MN 30.9 Healthy -2.9
Meeker County, MN 29.9 Healthy -3.9
Brown County, MN 29.2 Healthy -4.6
Nicollet County, MN 28.9 Healthy -4.9
Sibley County, MN 26.0 Healthy -7.8
Yellow Medicine County, MN 22.0 Healthy -11.8

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Renville County
Tipton County, IN 33.8 Healthy -0.0
Cottonwood County, MN 33.7 Healthy -0.1
Pope County, MN 33.7 Healthy -0.1
Price County, WI 33.8 Healthy +0.1
Stewart County, TN 33.7 Healthy -0.1

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Legal aid organizations serving Renville County residents at no cost.

Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis 612-334-5970
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid 612-332-1441
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services 1-888-575-2954
Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc. (612) 334-5970
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (800) 933-1112
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota Corporation (800) 450-8585

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Renville County, Minnesota?

    Renville County has a County Distress Index score of 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,537th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 32nd in Minnesota out of 87 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Renville County?

    The primary driver of distress in Renville County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 63.2 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Renville County compare to neighboring counties?

    Renville County (33.8) can be compared to its 9 neighboring counties: Chippewa County, MN (35.0); Redwood County, MN (32.9); Kandiyohi County, MN (31.9).

  • 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). Renville County's score of 33.8 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Renville 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 Renville County?

    Renville County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 14,348 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.