Tuscarawas County, Ohio

County Distress Index: Elevated · 51.1 | 91,874 people · 48th most distressed in Ohio
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Tuscarawas County, OH registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 51.1 — 1519th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filings are moderately elevated. Within Ohio, it ranks 48th of 88 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 4 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Tuscarawas County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 60.7 — above the national median.

Legal Distress Primary driver 60.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 61
Housing Cost Burden 59.6
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 66
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 54
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 35
Homeownership Rate 75
Consumer Credit Distress 47.7
Debt in Collections 46
Medical Debt 58
Auto Loan Delinquency 53
Credit Card Delinquency 41
Uninsured Rate 55
Subprime Credit Population 40
Structural Poverty 47.3
Unemployment Rate 55
Poverty Rate 48
Income vs. State Median 62
Child Poverty Rate 45
Disability Rate 46
Transfer Income Dependency 29
Economic Vitality 45.7
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 42
Rent-to-Income Ratio 37
Business Formation Rate 72
House Price Change (YoY) 39

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County, OH 51.1 Elevated —
Guernsey County, OH 60.7 Elevated +9.7
Coshocton County, OH 58.4 Elevated +7.4
Harrison County, OH 55.6 Elevated +4.5
Stark County, OH 52.8 Elevated +1.7
Carroll County, OH 42.5 Normal -8.6
Holmes County, OH 19.5 Healthy -31.6

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Tuscarawas County
Broome County, NY 51.1 Elevated +0.0
Lawrence County, PA 51.1 Elevated +0.1
Roane County, TN 51.0 Elevated -0.1
Schuylkill County, PA 51.2 Elevated +0.1
Wilson County, TX 51.2 Elevated +0.1

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Find Help in Tuscarawas County

Find an Attorney

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

Ohio State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-282-6556

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County, Ohio?

    Tuscarawas County has a County Distress Index score of 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 1,519th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 48th in Ohio out of 88 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Tuscarawas County?

    The primary driver of distress in Tuscarawas County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 60.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Tuscarawas County compare to neighboring counties?

    Tuscarawas County (51.1) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Guernsey County, OH (60.7); Coshocton County, OH (58.4); Harrison County, OH (55.6).

  • 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). Tuscarawas County's score of 51.1 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

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

    Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County?

    Tuscarawas County, Ohio has a population of approximately 91,874 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.