Gem County, Idaho
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Gem County, ID falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 45.1 — 1977th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Community Vulnerability, where uninsured and disability rates are well above the national average. Within Idaho, it ranks 19th of 44 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 5 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Gem County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 71.5 — above the national median.
Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed. The median line is shown on each bar.
Neighbors and Peers
How Gem County compares to its 7 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Gem County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem County, ID | 45.1 | Normal | — |
| Washington County, ID | 57.6 | Elevated | +12.5 |
| Canyon County, ID | 51.1 | Elevated | +6.0 |
| Adams County, ID | 44.8 | Normal | -0.3 |
| Payette County, ID | 42.3 | Normal | -2.8 |
| Boise County, ID | 41.4 | Normal | -3.7 |
| Ada County, ID | 32.1 | Healthy | -13.0 |
| Valley County, ID | 27.2 | Healthy | -17.9 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Gem County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder County, PA | 45.1 | Normal | -0.0 |
| West Feliciana Parish, LA | 45.2 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Beadle County, SD | 45.2 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Smith County, TN | 45.2 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Clay County, IN | 45.0 | Normal | -0.1 |
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