Teton County, Wyoming

County Distress Index: Healthy · 25.3 | 23,232 people · 20th most distressed in Wyoming
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Teton County, WY ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 25.3 — 2957th 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 20th 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. Teton County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 42.2 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 42.2
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 24
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 25
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 92
Homeownership Rate 91
Economic Vitality 28.7
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 41
Rent-to-Income Ratio 3
Business Formation Rate 1
House Price Change (YoY) 97
Consumer Credit Distress 26.1
Debt in Collections 9
Medical Debt 65
Auto Loan Delinquency 51
Credit Card Delinquency 1
Uninsured Rate 65
Subprime Credit Population 3
Legal Distress 7.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 7
Structural Poverty 2.4
Unemployment Rate 10
Poverty Rate 1
Income vs. State Median 1
Child Poverty Rate 1
Disability Rate 1
Transfer Income Dependency 1

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Teton County
Teton County, WY 25.3 Healthy —
Fremont County, WY 52.2 Elevated +26.9
Bonneville County, ID 41.6 Normal +16.4
Gallatin County, MT 36.3 Normal +11.0
Sublette County, WY 33.8 Healthy +8.5
Fremont County, ID 33.3 Healthy +8.0
Teton County, ID 31.9 Healthy +6.6
Park County, WY 26.9 Healthy +1.6
Lincoln County, WY 17.1 Healthy -8.2

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Teton County
LaGrange County, IN 25.3 Healthy -0.0
Moultrie County, IL 25.2 Healthy -0.1
Meade County, SD 25.4 Healthy +0.2
Morrison County, MN 25.1 Healthy -0.2
Putnam County, OH 25.6 Healthy +0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Teton County has a County Distress Index score of 25.3 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,957th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 20th in Wyoming out of 23 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Teton County?

    The primary driver of distress in Teton County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 42.2 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Teton County compare to neighboring counties?

    Teton County (25.3) can be compared to its 8 neighboring counties: Fremont County, WY (52.2); Bonneville County, ID (41.6); Gallatin County, MT (36.3).

  • 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). Teton County's score of 25.3 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Teton 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 Teton County?

    Teton County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 23,232 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.