Hyde County, South Dakota

County Distress Index: Healthy · 20.2 | 1,186 people · 48th most distressed in South Dakota
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Hyde County, SD ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 20.2 — 3069th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where household incomes are relatively strong and poverty rates are low. Within South Dakota, it ranks 48th of 66 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 4 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Hyde County's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 28.1 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 28.1
Unemployment Rate 5
Poverty Rate 31
Income vs. State Median 54
Child Poverty Rate 26
Disability Rate 16
Transfer Income Dependency 24
Consumer Credit Distress 20.3
Debt in Collections 12
Medical Debt 21
Auto Loan Delinquency 18
Credit Card Delinquency 19
Uninsured Rate 37
Subprime Credit Population 25
Housing Cost Burden 19.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 26
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 22
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 6
Homeownership Rate 10
Economic Vitality 14.5
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 11
Rent-to-Income Ratio 13
Business Formation Rate 6
House Price Change (YoY) 54
Legal Distress 12.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 13

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Hyde County
Hyde County, SD 20.2 Healthy —
Buffalo County, SD 46.0 Normal +25.8
Lyman County, SD 38.7 Normal +18.5
Potter County, SD 27.6 Healthy +7.4
Hughes County, SD 22.9 Healthy +2.8
Sully County, SD 16.2 Healthy -4.0
Faulk County, SD 15.9 Healthy -4.3
Hand County, SD 15.2 Healthy -5.0

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Hyde County
Traill County, ND 20.0 Healthy -0.1
Gove County, KS 19.9 Healthy -0.3
Towner County, ND 19.9 Healthy -0.3
Custer County, SD 19.9 Healthy -0.3
Grant County, SD 20.5 Healthy +0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Hyde County, South Dakota?

    Hyde County has a County Distress Index score of 20.2 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 3,069th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 48th in South Dakota out of 66 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Hyde County?

    The primary driver of distress in Hyde County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 28.1 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Hyde County compare to neighboring counties?

    Hyde County (20.2) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Buffalo County, SD (46.0); Lyman County, SD (38.7); Potter County, SD (27.6).

  • 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 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). Hyde County's score of 20.2 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Hyde 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 Hyde County?

    Hyde County, South Dakota has a population of approximately 1,186 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.