Nez Perce County, Idaho

County Distress Index: Normal · 45.5 | 42,987 people · 17th most distressed in Idaho
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Nez Perce County, ID falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 45.5 — 1938th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing costs consume a moderate share of household income. Within Idaho, it ranks 17th of 44 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 6 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Nez Perce County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 64.1 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 64.1
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 74
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 78
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 60
Homeownership Rate 61
Rent-to-Income Ratio 48
Community Vulnerability 59.6
Uninsured Rate 56
Disability Rate 63
Employment & Wages 51.9
Unemployment Rate 41
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 64
Business Formation Rate 50
Income & Poverty 30.9
Poverty Rate 29
Income vs. State Median 39
Child Poverty Rate 25
Debt & Delinquency 21.0
Debt in Collections 26
Medical Debt 29
Student Loan Delinquency 25
Auto Loan Delinquency 8
Credit Card Delinquency 18
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 20

Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed. The median line is shown on each bar.

Neighbors and Peers

How Nez Perce County compares to its 7 neighboring counties and population peers.

Neighboring Counties

County Score Zone vs. Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County, ID 45.5 Normal —
Asotin County, WA 59.3 Elevated +13.7
Clearwater County, ID 56.4 Elevated +10.9
Lewis County, ID 53.4 Elevated +7.9
Whitman County, WA 51.7 Elevated +6.2
Idaho County, ID 48.1 Normal +2.6
Wallowa County, OR 48.0 Normal +2.5
Latah County, ID 40.9 Normal -4.6

Population Peers

County Score Zone vs. Nez Perce County
Morgan County, IL 45.5 Normal -0.0
Clark County, KY 45.5 Normal +0.0
Webster County, KY 45.5 Normal -0.0
Stone County, MO 45.6 Normal +0.1
Tioga County, NY 45.6 Normal +0.1

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HUD-Approved Housing Counselors

Free foreclosure prevention and financial counseling near Nez Perce County.

IDAHO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION--LEWISTON BRANCH OFFICE
Lewiston
208-743-0251 Website
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Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.

Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service 208-334-4500

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Nez Perce County residents at no cost.

Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. 208-336-8980
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program 208-334-4500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Nez Perce County, Idaho?

    Nez Perce County has a County Distress Index score of 45.5 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 1,938th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 17th in Idaho out of 44 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Nez Perce County?

    The primary driver of distress in Nez Perce County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 64.1 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Nez Perce County compare to neighboring counties?

    Nez Perce County (45.5) can be compared to its 7 neighboring counties: Asotin County, WA (59.3); Clearwater County, ID (56.4); Lewis County, ID (53.4).

  • How is the County Distress Index calculated?

    The County Distress Index uses percentile-rank averaging across five domains: Debt & Delinquency, Income & Poverty, Housing Cost Burden, Employment & Wages, and Community Vulnerability. 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.

  • What is the population of Nez Perce County?

    Nez Perce County, Idaho has a population of approximately 42,987 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a small county.