Auglaize County, Ohio

County Distress Index: Healthy · 33.0 | 46,050 people · 79th most distressed in Ohio
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Auglaize County, OH ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 33.0 — 2583rd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are below the national average. Within Ohio, it ranks 79th of 88 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Auglaize County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 42.6 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 42.6
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 43
Consumer Credit Distress 36.5
Debt in Collections 30
Medical Debt 79
Auto Loan Delinquency 42
Credit Card Delinquency 31
Uninsured Rate 7
Subprime Credit Population 27
Housing Cost Burden 30.5
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 25
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 36
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 14
Homeownership Rate 42
Economic Vitality 29.2
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 14
Rent-to-Income Ratio 8
Business Formation Rate 90
House Price Change (YoY) 54
Structural Poverty 22.5
Unemployment Rate 30
Poverty Rate 10
Income vs. State Median 25
Child Poverty Rate 11
Disability Rate 32
Transfer Income Dependency 25

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Auglaize County
Auglaize County, OH 33.0 Healthy —
Allen County, OH 57.3 Elevated +24.3
Hardin County, OH 54.9 Elevated +21.9
Logan County, OH 45.2 Normal +12.2
Van Wert County, OH 44.1 Normal +11.1
Shelby County, OH 42.2 Normal +9.2
Mercer County, OH 24.0 Healthy -9.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Auglaize County
Huron County, MI 33.0 Healthy -0.0
Barnes County, ND 33.1 Healthy +0.0
Pierce County, WI 33.1 Healthy +0.1
Clay County, SD 33.1 Healthy +0.1
Redwood County, MN 32.9 Healthy -0.1

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

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Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Auglaize County residents at no cost.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland 216-687-1900
Columbus Legal Aid Society 614-224-8374
Community Legal Aid (Akron/Canton) 330-535-4191
Ohio Legal Help
Ohio State Bar Association Lawyer Referral 1-800-282-6556
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. (800) 998-9454
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (513) 241-9400
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (614) 221-7201
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (888) 534-1432
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (216) 687-1900

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Auglaize County, Ohio?

    Auglaize County has a County Distress Index score of 33.0 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,583rd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 79th in Ohio out of 88 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Auglaize County?

    The primary driver of distress in Auglaize County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 42.6 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Auglaize County compare to neighboring counties?

    Auglaize County (33.0) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Allen County, OH (57.3); Hardin County, OH (54.9); Logan County, OH (45.2).

  • 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 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). Auglaize County's score of 33.0 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Auglaize 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 Auglaize County?

    Auglaize County, Ohio has a population of approximately 46,050 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.