Lenawee County, Michigan
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Lenawee County, MI falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 47.7 — 1769th 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 54th of 83 counties. Its score is in the middle of its 6 neighboring counties.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Lenawee County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 72.7 — 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 Lenawee County compares to its 6 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Lenawee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenawee County, MI | 47.7 | Normal | — |
| Lucas County, OH | 58.5 | Elevated | +10.8 |
| Hillsdale County, MI | 52.5 | Elevated | +4.8 |
| Jackson County, MI | 52.1 | Elevated | +4.4 |
| Monroe County, MI | 44.2 | Normal | -3.5 |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 39.3 | Normal | -8.4 |
| Fulton County, OH | 36.6 | Normal | -11.1 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Lenawee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County, MS | 47.7 | Normal | -0.0 |
| Pulaski County, MO | 47.7 | Normal | -0.0 |
| McCracken County, KY | 47.7 | Normal | -0.0 |
| Washington County, OH | 47.7 | Normal | -0.0 |
| Hancock County, ME | 47.8 | Normal | +0.0 |
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