Washita County, Oklahoma

County Distress Index: Elevated · 57.2 | 10,736 people · 51st most distressed in Oklahoma
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Washita County, OK registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 57.2 — 1137th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress, where residents carry heavy debt burdens with elevated delinquency and collections rates. Within Oklahoma, it ranks 51st of 77 counties. It scores lower than all 4 of its neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Washita County's primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress at 72.2 — above the national median.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 72.2
Debt in Collections 80
Medical Debt 94
Auto Loan Delinquency 70
Credit Card Delinquency 45
Uninsured Rate 79
Subprime Credit Population 71
Structural Poverty 68.0
Unemployment Rate 30
Poverty Rate 75
Income vs. State Median 57
Child Poverty Rate 71
Disability Rate 92
Transfer Income Dependency 78
Economic Vitality 51.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 48
Rent-to-Income Ratio 45
Business Formation Rate 52
House Price Change (YoY) 95
Legal Distress 47.3
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 47
Housing Cost Burden 24.3
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 25
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 20
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 5
Homeownership Rate 47

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Washita County
Washita County, OK 57.2 Elevated —
Caddo County, OK 67.0 Serious +9.8
Kiowa County, OK 64.3 Elevated +7.0
Beckham County, OK 61.0 Elevated +3.8
Custer County, OK 60.9 Elevated +3.6

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Washita County
Swain County, NC 57.3 Elevated +0.0
Muhlenberg County, KY 57.4 Elevated +0.1
Bollinger County, MO 57.4 Elevated +0.2
Clark County, KY 57.4 Elevated +0.2
Lunenburg County, VA 57.4 Elevated +0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Washita County, Oklahoma?

    Washita County has a County Distress Index score of 57.2 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 1,137th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 51st in Oklahoma out of 77 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Washita County?

    The primary driver of distress in Washita County is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 72.2 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Washita County compare to neighboring counties?

    Washita County (57.2) can be compared to its 4 neighboring counties: Caddo County, OK (67.0); Kiowa County, OK (64.3); Beckham County, OK (61.0).

  • 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). Washita County's score of 57.2 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

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

    Washita 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 Washita County?

    Washita County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 10,736 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.