Goshen County, Wyoming

County Distress Index: Normal · 41.1 | 12,642 people · 8th most distressed in Wyoming
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Goshen County, WY falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 41.1 — 2118th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing costs consume a moderate share of household income. Within Wyoming, it ranks 8th of 23 counties. Its score is in the middle of its 6 neighboring counties.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Goshen County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 59.4 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 59.4
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 55
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 63
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 75
Homeownership Rate 52
Structural Poverty 56.5
Unemployment Rate 41
Poverty Rate 57
Income vs. State Median 74
Child Poverty Rate 38
Disability Rate 74
Transfer Income Dependency 47
Economic Vitality 44.9
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 45
Rent-to-Income Ratio 22
Business Formation Rate 58
House Price Change (YoY) 92
Legal Distress 37.5
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 38
Consumer Credit Distress 28.0
Debt in Collections 19
Medical Debt 68
Auto Loan Delinquency 6
Credit Card Delinquency 5
Uninsured Rate 61
Subprime Credit Population 35

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Goshen County
Goshen County, WY 41.1 Normal —
Scotts Bluff County, NE 57.6 Elevated +16.5
Laramie County, WY 49.0 Normal +7.8
Niobrara County, WY 48.1 Normal +7.0
Sioux County, NE 30.4 Healthy -10.7
Banner County, NE 29.4 Healthy -11.7
Platte County, WY 28.6 Healthy -12.5

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Goshen County
Big Horn County, WY 41.1 Normal -0.0
Whitman County, WA 41.1 Normal -0.1
Beadle County, SD 41.2 Normal +0.1
Macoupin County, IL 41.1 Normal -0.1
Henry County, IA 41.1 Normal -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Goshen County has a County Distress Index score of 41.1 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 2,118th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 8th in Wyoming out of 23 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Goshen County?

    The primary driver of distress in Goshen County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 59.4 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Goshen County compare to neighboring counties?

    Goshen County (41.1) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Scotts Bluff County, NE (57.6); Laramie County, WY (49.0); Niobrara County, WY (48.1).

  • 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). Goshen County's score of 41.1 sits in the Normal zone (46–55).

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

    Goshen 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 Goshen County?

    Goshen County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 12,642 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.