Scott County, Illinois
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Scott County, IL falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 38.8 — 2419th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Employment & Wages, where unemployment is elevated, wages are low relative to housing costs, and business formation lags. Within Illinois, it ranks 70th of 102 counties. It scores lower than all 3 of its neighboring counties.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Scott County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 68.8 — 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 Scott County compares to its 3 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Scott County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County, IL | 38.8 | Normal | — |
| Pike County, IL | 52.4 | Elevated | +13.6 |
| Greene County, IL | 45.9 | Normal | +7.1 |
| Morgan County, IL | 45.5 | Normal | +6.7 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Scott County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence County, WI | 38.9 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Grant County, ND | 38.9 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Valley County, NE | 38.7 | Normal | -0.1 |
| Rush County, KS | 38.6 | Normal | -0.1 |
| Grand Isle County, VT | 38.6 | Normal | -0.1 |
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