Crockett County, Tennessee

County Distress Index: Elevated · 63.8 | 13,982 people · 23rd most distressed in Tennessee
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Crockett County, TN registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 63.8 — 718th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are well above the national average. Within Tennessee, it ranks 23rd of 95 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. Crockett County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 94.1 — worse than roughly 94% of U.S. counties.

Legal Distress Primary driver 94.1
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 94
Consumer Credit Distress 67.8
Debt in Collections 71
Medical Debt 62
Auto Loan Delinquency 82
Credit Card Delinquency 41
Uninsured Rate 72
Subprime Credit Population 77
Structural Poverty 55.1
Unemployment Rate 30
Poverty Rate 61
Income vs. State Median 58
Child Poverty Rate 63
Disability Rate 65
Transfer Income Dependency 51
Housing Cost Burden 54.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 44
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 66
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 24
Homeownership Rate 74
Economic Vitality 53.4
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 39
Rent-to-Income Ratio 68
Business Formation Rate 76
House Price Change (YoY) 38

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Crockett County
Crockett County, TN 63.8 Elevated —
Haywood County, TN 79.5 Serious +15.8
Lauderdale County, TN 79.4 Serious +15.6
Madison County, TN 76.4 Serious +12.6
Dyer County, TN 68.2 Serious +4.4
Gibson County, TN 64.3 Elevated +0.5

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Crockett County
Socorro County, NM 63.7 Elevated -0.1
Fannin County, TX 63.9 Elevated +0.1
Tippah County, MS 63.7 Elevated -0.1
Nottoway County, VA 63.7 Elevated -0.1
Levy County, FL 63.9 Elevated +0.1

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Tennessee Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service 615-383-7421

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Crockett County residents at no cost.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands 615-244-6610 (Nashville); 1-888-244-6610 (statewide hotline)
West Tennessee Legal Services 731-423-0616
Legal Services of South Central Tennessee 931-381-5533
Tennessee Justice Center 615-255-0331
Appalachian Regional Commission — East Tennessee Legal Aid 865-674-0260
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (865) 637-0484

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Crockett County, Tennessee?

    Crockett County has a County Distress Index score of 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 718th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 23rd in Tennessee out of 95 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Crockett County?

    The primary driver of distress in Crockett County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 94.1 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Crockett County compare to neighboring counties?

    Crockett County (63.8) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Haywood County, TN (79.5); Lauderdale County, TN (79.4); Madison County, TN (76.4).

  • 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). Crockett County's score of 63.8 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

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

    Crockett 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 Crockett County?

    Crockett County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 13,982 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.