Comanche County, Texas

County Distress Index: Normal · 49.8 | 14,050 people · 200th most distressed in Texas
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Comanche County, TX falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 49.8 — 1588th 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 Texas, it ranks 200th of 254 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 4 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Comanche County's primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress at 66.8 — above the national median.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 66.8
Debt in Collections 82
Medical Debt 95
Auto Loan Delinquency 53
Credit Card Delinquency 41
Uninsured Rate 94
Subprime Credit Population 55
Structural Poverty 65.2
Unemployment Rate 23
Poverty Rate 76
Income vs. State Median 72
Child Poverty Rate 85
Disability Rate 69
Transfer Income Dependency 59
Economic Vitality 50.5
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 48
Rent-to-Income Ratio 53
Business Formation Rate 40
House Price Change (YoY) 78
Legal Distress 24.4
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 24
Housing Cost Burden 12.1
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 17
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 5
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 10
Homeownership Rate 19

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Comanche County
Comanche County, TX 49.8 Normal —
Brown County, TX 75.5 Serious +25.7
Erath County, TX 69.2 Serious +19.4
Eastland County, TX 59.7 Elevated +9.9
Hamilton County, TX 56.2 Elevated +6.4
Mills County, TX 48.4 Normal -1.3

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Comanche County
Jefferson County, IA 49.8 Normal +0.0
Orange County, IN 49.7 Normal -0.1
Franklin County, TN 49.8 Normal +0.1
Custer County, MT 49.9 Normal +0.1
Mariposa County, CA 49.9 Normal +0.2

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State Bar of Texas — Lawyer Referral Service offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.

State Bar of Texas — Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-252-9690

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Comanche County residents at no cost.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 1-888-988-9996
Lone Star Legal Aid 1-800-733-8394
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (888) 529-5277

Self-Help Resources

Texas State Law Library — Foreclosure Research Guide Comprehensive guide to Texas foreclosure law with links to statutes, forms, and practice guides.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Comanche County, Texas?

    Comanche County has a County Distress Index score of 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 1,588th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 200th in Texas out of 254 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Comanche County?

    The primary driver of distress in Comanche County is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 66.8 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Comanche County compare to neighboring counties?

    Comanche County (49.8) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Brown County, TX (75.5); Erath County, TX (69.2); Eastland County, TX (59.7).

  • 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 Normal 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). Comanche County's score of 49.8 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

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

    Comanche 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 Comanche County?

    Comanche County, Texas has a population of approximately 14,050 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.