Washakie County, Wyoming

County Distress Index: Healthy · 30.4 | 7,710 people · 16th most distressed in Wyoming
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Washakie County, WY ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 30.4 — 2740th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Structural Poverty, where income and poverty levels indicate moderate economic strain. Within Wyoming, it ranks 16th of 23 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 4 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Washakie County's primary driver is Structural Poverty at 49.2 — above the national median.

Structural Poverty Primary driver 49.2
Unemployment Rate 52
Poverty Rate 40
Income vs. State Median 76
Child Poverty Rate 47
Disability Rate 24
Transfer Income Dependency 46
Housing Cost Burden 30.9
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 30
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 8
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 83
Homeownership Rate 51
Consumer Credit Distress 30.0
Debt in Collections 23
Medical Debt 79
Auto Loan Delinquency 12
Credit Card Delinquency 5
Uninsured Rate 79
Subprime Credit Population 22
Economic Vitality 24.1
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 25
Rent-to-Income Ratio 22
Business Formation Rate 12
House Price Change (YoY) 48
Legal Distress 5.0
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 5

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

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Washakie County
Washakie County, WY 30.4 Healthy —
Fremont County, WY 52.2 Elevated +21.8
Natrona County, WY 51.4 Elevated +21.0
Big Horn County, WY 41.1 Normal +10.7
Hot Springs County, WY 38.0 Normal +7.5
Park County, WY 26.9 Healthy -3.5
Johnson County, WY 21.1 Healthy -9.3

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Washakie County
Sioux County, NE 30.4 Healthy 0.0
Pratt County, KS 30.4 Healthy -0.0
Ouray County, CO 30.4 Healthy +0.0
Bear Lake County, ID 30.3 Healthy -0.1
Brown County, KS 30.5 Healthy +0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Washakie County has a County Distress Index score of 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the Healthy zone. It ranks 2,740th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 16th in Wyoming out of 23 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Washakie County?

    The primary driver of distress in Washakie County is Structural Poverty, where the county scores 49.2 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Income vs. State Median.

  • How does Washakie County compare to neighboring counties?

    Washakie County (30.4) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Fremont County, WY (52.2); Natrona County, WY (51.4); 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). Washakie County's score of 30.4 sits in the Healthy zone (below 46).

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

    Washakie 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 Washakie County?

    Washakie County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 7,710 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a tiny county.