Crockett County, Texas

County Distress Index: Normal · 45.2 | 2,858 people · 230th most distressed in Texas
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Crockett County, TX falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 45.2 — 1887th 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 230th of 254 counties. It scores lower than all 9 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 Consumer Credit Distress at 68.7 — above the national median.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 68.7
Debt in Collections 94
Medical Debt 66
Auto Loan Delinquency 60
Credit Card Delinquency 15
Uninsured Rate 83
Subprime Credit Population 89
Structural Poverty 47.3
Unemployment Rate 19
Poverty Rate 63
Income vs. State Median 57
Child Poverty Rate 66
Disability Rate 41
Transfer Income Dependency 35
Economic Vitality 32.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 17
Rent-to-Income Ratio 47
Business Formation Rate 33
House Price Change (YoY) 70
Housing Cost Burden 12.1
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 5
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 5
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 7
Homeownership Rate 49
Legal Distress 5.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Crockett County
Crockett County, TX 45.2 Normal —
Val Verde County, TX 64.9 Elevated +19.7
Pecos County, TX 60.6 Elevated +15.5
Reagan County, TX 54.4 Elevated +9.2
Terrell County, TX 52.3 Elevated +7.1
Schleicher County, TX 50.8 Elevated +5.6
Irion County, TX 47.9 Normal +2.7
Upton County, TX 47.3 Normal +2.1
Sutton County, TX 46.1 Normal +0.9
Crane County, TX 45.7 Normal +0.5

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Crockett County
Blaine County, MT 45.1 Normal -0.0
Carson County, TX 45.1 Normal -0.1
Sullivan County, MO 45.4 Normal +0.2
Deer Lodge County, MT 45.5 Normal +0.3
Harney County, OR 44.9 Normal -0.3

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

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Legal aid organizations serving Crockett 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Crockett County has a County Distress Index score of 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 1,887th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 230th in Texas out of 254 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Crockett County?

    The primary driver of distress in Crockett County is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 68.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Crockett County compare to neighboring counties?

    Crockett County (45.2) can be compared to its 9 neighboring counties: Val Verde County, TX (64.9); Pecos County, TX (60.6); Reagan County, TX (54.4).

  • 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 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). Crockett County's score of 45.2 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

  • 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, Texas has a population of approximately 2,858 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.