Crook County, Wyoming

County Distress Index: Healthy · 22.7 | 7,592 people · 21st most distressed in Wyoming
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Crook County, WY ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 22.7 — 3020th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing remains relatively affordable compared to local incomes. Within Wyoming, it ranks 21st of 23 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. Crook County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 34.7 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 34.7
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 8
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 42
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 89
Homeownership Rate 41
Legal Distress 32.1
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 32
Structural Poverty 20.9
Unemployment Rate 34
Poverty Rate 5
Income vs. State Median 27
Child Poverty Rate 8
Disability Rate 26
Transfer Income Dependency 23
Consumer Credit Distress 17.6
Debt in Collections 13
Medical Debt 37
Auto Loan Delinquency 21
Credit Card Delinquency 14
Uninsured Rate 31
Subprime Credit Population 5
Economic Vitality 15.7
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 9
Rent-to-Income Ratio 5
Business Formation Rate 11
House Price Change (YoY) 95

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Crook County
Crook County, WY 22.7 Healthy —
Campbell County, WY 44.3 Normal +21.6
Butte County, SD 40.2 Normal +17.5
Carter County, MT 31.3 Healthy +8.6
Lawrence County, SD 30.4 Healthy +7.7
Weston County, WY 25.5 Healthy +2.7
Powder River County, MT 21.5 Healthy -1.2

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Crook County
Worth County, IA 22.7 Healthy -0.1
Phillips County, KS 22.9 Healthy +0.1
McIntosh County, ND 22.9 Healthy +0.2
Rock County, MN 22.9 Healthy +0.2
Red Lake County, MN 22.9 Healthy +0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Crook County, Wyoming?

    Crook County has a County Distress Index score of 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 3,020th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 21st in Wyoming out of 23 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Crook County?

    The primary driver of distress in Crook County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 34.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Crook County compare to neighboring counties?

    Crook County (22.7) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Campbell County, WY (44.3); Butte County, SD (40.2); Carter County, MT (31.3).

  • 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). Crook County's score of 22.7 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Crook 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 Crook County?

    Crook County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 7,592 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.