Park County, Wyoming

County Distress Index: Healthy · 26.9 | 30,735 people · 18th most distressed in Wyoming
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Park County, WY ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 26.9 — 2895th 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 18th of 23 counties. Among its 8 neighboring counties, 7 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Park County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 39.8 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 39.8
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 33
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 28
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 92
Homeownership Rate 49
Structural Poverty 31.3
Unemployment Rate 64
Poverty Rate 18
Income vs. State Median 50
Child Poverty Rate 18
Disability Rate 24
Transfer Income Dependency 17
Legal Distress 26.4
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 26
Consumer Credit Distress 20.9
Debt in Collections 19
Medical Debt 42
Auto Loan Delinquency 6
Credit Card Delinquency 21
Uninsured Rate 67
Subprime Credit Population 5
Economic Vitality 20.7
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 27
Rent-to-Income Ratio 8
Business Formation Rate 5
House Price Change (YoY) 57

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Park County
Park County, WY 26.9 Healthy —
Fremont County, WY 52.2 Elevated +25.3
Big Horn County, WY 41.1 Normal +14.2
Hot Springs County, WY 38.0 Normal +11.1
Gallatin County, MT 36.3 Normal +9.4
Park County, MT 35.9 Normal +9.0
Washakie County, WY 30.4 Healthy +3.5
Carbon County, MT 30.0 Healthy +3.1
Teton County, WY 25.3 Healthy -1.6

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Park County
Mahaska County, IA 26.9 Healthy 0.0
Franklin County, ID 26.9 Healthy -0.0
Clinton County, IL 26.9 Healthy -0.0
Kossuth County, IA 26.9 Healthy +0.0
Vernon County, WI 26.9 Healthy -0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Park County has a County Distress Index score of 26.9 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,895th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 18th in Wyoming out of 23 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Park County?

    The primary driver of distress in Park County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 39.8 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Park County compare to neighboring counties?

    Park County (26.9) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Fremont County, WY (52.2); Big Horn County, WY (41.1); Hot Springs County, WY (38.0).

  • 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). Park County's score of 26.9 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Park 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 Park County?

    Park County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 30,735 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.