Wyandot County, Ohio

County Distress Index: Healthy · 34.7 | 21,457 people · 77th most distressed in Ohio
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Wyandot County, OH ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 34.7 — 2494th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress, where debt and delinquency rates remain below the national norm. Within Ohio, it ranks 77th of 88 counties. It scores lower than all 5 of its neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Wyandot County's primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress at 44.7 — above the national median.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 44.7
Debt in Collections 42
Medical Debt 69
Auto Loan Delinquency 41
Credit Card Delinquency 60
Uninsured Rate 3
Subprime Credit Population 39
Legal Distress 39.6
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 40
Structural Poverty 28.7
Unemployment Rate 45
Poverty Rate 12
Income vs. State Median 33
Child Poverty Rate 17
Disability Rate 32
Transfer Income Dependency 32
Economic Vitality 26.3
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 16
Rent-to-Income Ratio 9
Business Formation Rate 66
House Price Change (YoY) 57
Housing Cost Burden 18.8
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 12
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 7
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 32
Homeownership Rate 53

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Wyandot County
Wyandot County, OH 34.7 Healthy —
Marion County, OH 68.2 Serious +33.6
Crawford County, OH 55.9 Elevated +21.2
Hardin County, OH 54.9 Elevated +20.3
Seneca County, OH 51.6 Elevated +16.9
Hancock County, OH 44.7 Normal +10.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Wyandot County
Gem County, ID 34.7 Healthy +0.0
Stevens County, WA 34.7 Healthy -0.0
Lincoln County, WI 34.7 Healthy +0.0
Alcona County, MI 34.7 Healthy +0.0
Woodford County, KY 34.6 Healthy -0.0

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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 Wyandot 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 Wyandot County, Ohio?

    Wyandot County has a County Distress Index score of 34.7 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,494th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 77th in Ohio out of 88 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Wyandot County?

    The primary driver of distress in Wyandot County is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 44.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Wyandot County compare to neighboring counties?

    Wyandot County (34.7) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Marion County, OH (68.2); Crawford County, OH (55.9); Hardin County, OH (54.9).

  • 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). Wyandot County's score of 34.7 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Wyandot 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 Wyandot County?

    Wyandot County, Ohio has a population of approximately 21,457 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.