Schuyler County, Missouri

County Distress Index: Normal · 37.0 | 4,053 people · 97th most distressed in Missouri
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Schuyler County, MO falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 37.0 — 2362nd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where income and poverty levels indicate moderate economic strain. Within Missouri, it ranks 97th of 115 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Schuyler County's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 61.3 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 61.3
Unemployment Rate 19
Poverty Rate 58
Income vs. State Median 68
Child Poverty Rate 75
Disability Rate 77
Transfer Income Dependency 62
Economic Vitality 58.4
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 57
Rent-to-Income Ratio 44
Business Formation Rate 95
House Price Change (YoY) 35
Legal Distress 48.5
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 49
Consumer Credit Distress 35.8
Debt in Collections 32
Medical Debt 44
Auto Loan Delinquency 60
Credit Card Delinquency 5
Uninsured Rate 87
Subprime Credit Population 20
Housing Cost Burden 12.0
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 10
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 27
Homeownership Rate 24

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Schuyler County
Schuyler County, MO 37.0 Normal —
Appanoose County, IA 51.1 Elevated +14.1
Adair County, MO 48.5 Normal +11.5
Putnam County, MO 39.8 Normal +2.8
Scotland County, MO 32.3 Healthy -4.7
Davis County, IA 22.3 Healthy -14.7

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Schuyler County
Boyd County, NE 37.0 Normal -0.0
Stevens County, KS 36.9 Normal -0.1
Swift County, MN 36.9 Normal -0.1
Caribou County, ID 37.1 Normal +0.1
Stanton County, NE 36.9 Normal -0.1

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Legal aid organizations serving Schuyler County residents at no cost.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri 314-534-4200 (St. Louis); 1-800-444-0514 (statewide hotline)
Legal Aid of Western Missouri 816-474-6750 (Kansas City); 1-800-748-2057 (statewide hotline)
Central Missouri Legal Services 573-442-0116
The Legal Aid and Defender Association (LAD) 816-474-6750
Legal Services of Southern Missouri (417) 881-1397
Mid-Missouri Legal Services Corporation (573) 442-0116

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Schuyler County, Missouri?

    Schuyler County has a County Distress Index score of 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 2,362nd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 97th in Missouri out of 115 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Schuyler County?

    The primary driver of distress in Schuyler County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 61.3 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Schuyler County compare to neighboring counties?

    Schuyler County (37.0) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Appanoose County, IA (51.1); Adair County, MO (48.5); Putnam County, MO (39.8).

  • 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 Normal 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). Schuyler County's score of 37.0 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

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

    Schuyler 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 Schuyler County?

    Schuyler County, Missouri has a population of approximately 4,053 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.