Sheridan County, Wyoming

County Distress Index: Healthy · 33.7 | 32,519 people · 15th most distressed in Wyoming
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Sheridan County, WY ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 33.7 — 2551st nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where a large share of households spend more than 30% of income on housing. Within Wyoming, it ranks 15th of 23 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Sheridan County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 71.9 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 71.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 65
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 76
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 83
Homeownership Rate 71
Economic Vitality 27.4
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 39
Rent-to-Income Ratio 29
Business Formation Rate 1
House Price Change (YoY) 15
Legal Distress 27.2
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 27
Structural Poverty 24.9
Unemployment Rate 34
Poverty Rate 16
Income vs. State Median 47
Child Poverty Rate 14
Disability Rate 24
Transfer Income Dependency 12
Consumer Credit Distress 20.5
Debt in Collections 20
Medical Debt 38
Auto Loan Delinquency 4
Credit Card Delinquency 14
Uninsured Rate 59
Subprime Credit Population 14

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Sheridan County
Sheridan County, WY 33.7 Healthy —
Big Horn County, MT 60.3 Elevated +26.7
Campbell County, WY 44.3 Normal +10.7
Big Horn County, WY 41.1 Normal +7.5
Powder River County, MT 21.5 Healthy -12.1
Johnson County, WY 21.1 Healthy -12.6

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Sheridan County
Stewart County, TN 33.7 Healthy +0.0
Burnett County, WI 33.6 Healthy -0.1
Cottonwood County, MN 33.7 Healthy +0.1
Pope County, MN 33.7 Healthy +0.1
Washburn County, WI 33.5 Healthy -0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Sheridan County has a County Distress Index score of 33.7 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,551st nationally out of 3,144 counties and 15th in Wyoming out of 23 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Sheridan County?

    The primary driver of distress in Sheridan County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 71.9 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Sheridan County compare to neighboring counties?

    Sheridan County (33.7) can be compared to its 5 neighboring counties: Big Horn County, MT (60.3); Campbell County, WY (44.3); Big Horn County, WY (41.1).

  • 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 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). Sheridan County's score of 33.7 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Sheridan 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 Sheridan County?

    Sheridan County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 32,519 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.