Green County, Wisconsin

County Distress Index: Healthy · 22.5 | 36,951 people · 67th most distressed in Wisconsin
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Green County, WI ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 22.5 — 3024th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Economic Vitality, where wages keep pace with costs, business formation is healthy, and the local economy shows resilience. Within Wisconsin, it ranks 67th of 72 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Green County's primary driver is Economic Vitality at 43.8 — above the national median.

Economic Vitality Primary driver 43.8
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 55
Rent-to-Income Ratio 10
Business Formation Rate 72
House Price Change (YoY) 32
Legal Distress 37.5
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 38
Housing Cost Burden 33.8
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 22
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 24
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 89
Homeownership Rate 46
Structural Poverty 15.2
Unemployment Rate 8
Poverty Rate 9
Income vs. State Median 26
Child Poverty Rate 9
Disability Rate 16
Transfer Income Dependency 16
Consumer Credit Distress 12.8
Debt in Collections 9
Medical Debt 31
Auto Loan Delinquency 13
Credit Card Delinquency 12
Uninsured Rate 10
Subprime Credit Population 7

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Green County
Green County, WI 22.5 Healthy —
Winnebago County, IL 60.4 Elevated +37.9
Rock County, WI 49.2 Normal +26.8
Stephenson County, IL 44.0 Normal +21.5
Dane County, WI 35.0 Healthy +12.5
Lafayette County, WI 24.8 Healthy +2.3
Iowa County, WI 19.4 Healthy -3.1

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Green County
Douglas County, MN 22.6 Healthy +0.1
Kewaunee County, WI 22.6 Healthy +0.1
Benton County, IA 22.8 Healthy +0.4
Buffalo County, WI 22.1 Healthy -0.4
Effingham County, IL 22.9 Healthy +0.4

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State Bar of Wisconsin — Lawyer Referral and Information Service 608-257-4666 (Madison); 414-274-6768 (Milwaukee)

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Legal aid organizations serving Green County residents at no cost.

Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee 414-278-7722
Legal Action of Wisconsin 608-256-3191 (Madison); 414-278-7722 (Milwaukee)
Wisconsin Judicare 715-842-1681 (Wausau); 1-800-472-1638 (statewide)
Disability Rights Wisconsin 608-267-0214
Judicare Legal Aid (715) 842-1681

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Green County, Wisconsin?

    Green County has a County Distress Index score of 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 3,024th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 67th in Wisconsin out of 72 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Green County?

    The primary driver of distress in Green County is Economic Vitality, where the county scores 43.8 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Wage-to-Rent Ratio, Rent-to-Income Ratio, Business Formation Rate.

  • How does Green County compare to neighboring counties?

    Green County (22.5) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Winnebago County, IL (60.4); Rock County, WI (49.2); Stephenson County, IL (44.0).

  • 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 Healthy 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). Green County's score of 22.5 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Green 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 Green County?

    Green County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 36,951 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.