Haskell County, Texas

County Distress Index: Elevated · 63.5 | 5,385 people · 108th most distressed in Texas
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Haskell County, TX registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 63.5 — 740th 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 108th of 254 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 5 show less distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Haskell County's primary driver is Consumer Credit Distress at 82.5 — worse than roughly 83% of U.S. counties.

Consumer Credit Distress Primary driver 82.5
Debt in Collections 92
Medical Debt 80
Auto Loan Delinquency 88
Credit Card Delinquency 68
Uninsured Rate 93
Subprime Credit Population 77
Structural Poverty 81.5
Unemployment Rate 45
Poverty Rate 83
Income vs. State Median 88
Child Poverty Rate 89
Disability Rate 83
Transfer Income Dependency 89
Economic Vitality 66.7
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 69
Rent-to-Income Ratio 70
Business Formation Rate 52
House Price Change (YoY) 70
Housing Cost Burden 24.4
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 34
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 9
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 6
Homeownership Rate 52
Legal Distress 21.9
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 22

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Haskell County
Haskell County, TX 63.5 Elevated —
Jones County, TX 73.1 Serious +9.5
Baylor County, TX 64.1 Elevated +0.6
Throckmorton County, TX 57.9 Elevated -5.6
Stonewall County, TX 54.2 Elevated -9.4
Knox County, TX 51.6 Elevated -11.9
Shackelford County, TX 48.9 Normal -14.6
King County, TX 46.4 Normal -17.1

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Haskell County
Cleveland County, AR 63.5 Elevated -0.1
Gallatin County, KY 63.6 Elevated +0.1
Stephens County, TX 63.4 Elevated -0.1
Lincoln County, GA 63.7 Elevated +0.2
Issaquena County, MS 63.8 Elevated +0.3

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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 Haskell 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 Haskell County, Texas?

    Haskell County has a County Distress Index score of 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the Elevated zone. It ranks 740th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 108th in Texas out of 254 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Haskell County?

    The primary driver of distress in Haskell County is Consumer Credit Distress, where the county scores 82.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Debt in Collections, Medical Debt, Auto Loan Delinquency.

  • How does Haskell County compare to neighboring counties?

    Haskell County (63.5) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Jones County, TX (73.1); Baylor County, TX (64.1); Throckmorton County, TX (57.9).

  • 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). Haskell County's score of 63.5 sits in the Elevated zone (55–71).

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

    Haskell 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 Haskell County?

    Haskell County, Texas has a population of approximately 5,385 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.