Emmet County, Michigan
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Emmet County, MI ranks among the least distressed counties in the country at 33.2 — 2747th 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 Michigan, it ranks 75th of 83 counties. Among its 3 neighboring counties, 2 show more distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Emmet County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 65.4 — 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 Emmet County compares to its 3 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Emmet County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet County, MI | 33.2 | Healthy | — |
| Mackinac County, MI | 56.9 | Elevated | +23.7 |
| Cheboygan County, MI | 52.5 | Elevated | +19.3 |
| Charlevoix County, MI | 32.7 | Healthy | -0.5 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Emmet County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County, NE | 33.3 | Healthy | +0.1 |
| Elk County, PA | 33.3 | Healthy | +0.1 |
| Gunnison County, CO | 33.1 | Healthy | -0.1 |
| DeKalb County, IN | 33.1 | Healthy | -0.1 |
| Grand County, CO | 33.4 | Healthy | +0.2 |
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