Maury County, Tennessee

County Distress Index: Elevated · 56.6 | 110,760 people · 59th most distressed in Tennessee
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Maury County, TN registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 56.6 — 1164th 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 59th of 95 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Maury County's primary driver is Legal Distress at 89.5 — worse than roughly 90% of U.S. counties.

Legal Distress Primary driver 89.5
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 90
Housing Cost Burden 66.5
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 59
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 69
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 83
Homeownership Rate 65
Consumer Credit Distress 55.7
Debt in Collections 53
Medical Debt 68
Auto Loan Delinquency 49
Credit Card Delinquency 56
Uninsured Rate 55
Subprime Credit Population 56
Economic Vitality 51.7
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 57
Rent-to-Income Ratio 57
Business Formation Rate 35
House Price Change (YoY) 43
Structural Poverty 29.3
Unemployment Rate 89
Poverty Rate 26
Income vs. State Median 12
Child Poverty Rate 29
Disability Rate 13
Transfer Income Dependency 26

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Maury County
Maury County, TN 56.6 Elevated —
Lawrence County, TN 56.9 Elevated +0.2
Lewis County, TN 56.3 Elevated -0.4
Giles County, TN 53.4 Elevated -3.3
Hickman County, TN 51.2 Elevated -5.4
Marshall County, TN 49.3 Normal -7.4
Williamson County, TN 21.4 Healthy -35.2

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Maury County
Canadian County, OK 56.7 Elevated +0.0
Lauderdale County, AL 56.6 Elevated -0.1
Madison County, KY 56.6 Elevated -0.1
Lincoln County, OR 56.5 Elevated -0.1
Harrisonburg city, VA 56.8 Elevated +0.2

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

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Maury 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 Maury County, Tennessee?

    Maury County has a County Distress Index score of 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 1,164th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 59th in Tennessee out of 95 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Maury County?

    The primary driver of distress in Maury County is Legal Distress, where the county scores 89.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Maury County compare to neighboring counties?

    Maury County (56.6) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Lawrence County, TN (56.9); Lewis County, TN (56.3); Giles County, TN (53.4).

  • 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). Maury County's score of 56.6 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

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

    Maury 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 Maury County?

    Maury County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 110,760 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.