Langlade County, Wisconsin

County Distress Index: Healthy · 34.8 | 19,404 people · 24th most distressed in Wisconsin
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Langlade County, WI ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 34.8 — 2488th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where poverty rates are high, transfer income dependency is elevated, and household incomes lag well behind state and national medians. Within Wisconsin, it ranks 24th of 72 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. Langlade County's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 65.5 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 65.5
Unemployment Rate 52
Poverty Rate 50
Income vs. State Median 88
Child Poverty Rate 53
Disability Rate 65
Transfer Income Dependency 69
Economic Vitality 49.3
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 61
Rent-to-Income Ratio 41
Business Formation Rate 52
House Price Change (YoY) 6
Consumer Credit Distress 30.4
Debt in Collections 31
Medical Debt 68
Auto Loan Delinquency 5
Credit Card Delinquency 37
Uninsured Rate 18
Subprime Credit Population 26
Legal Distress 29.8
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 30
Housing Cost Burden 20.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 24
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 13
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 24
Homeownership Rate 29

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Langlade County
Langlade County, WI 34.8 Healthy —
Menominee County, WI 75.4 Serious +40.6
Forest County, WI 39.1 Normal +4.3
Lincoln County, WI 34.7 Healthy -0.1
Shawano County, WI 32.9 Healthy -1.9
Marathon County, WI 32.5 Healthy -2.2
Oneida County, WI 29.2 Healthy -5.5
Oconto County, WI 27.7 Healthy -7.1

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Langlade County
Madison County, NE 34.8 Healthy +0.0
Alcona County, MI 34.7 Healthy -0.0
Gem County, ID 34.7 Healthy -0.1
Adams County, IN 34.8 Healthy +0.1
Lincoln County, WI 34.7 Healthy -0.1

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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 Langlade 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 Langlade County, Wisconsin?

    Langlade County has a County Distress Index score of 34.8 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,488th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 24th in Wisconsin out of 72 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Langlade County?

    The primary driver of distress in Langlade County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 65.5 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Langlade County compare to neighboring counties?

    Langlade County (34.8) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Menominee County, WI (75.4); Forest County, WI (39.1); Lincoln County, WI (34.7).

  • 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 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). Langlade County's score of 34.8 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Langlade 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 Langlade County?

    Langlade County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 19,404 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.