Sanilac County, Michigan
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Sanilac County, MI registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 52.5 — 1417th 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 33rd of 83 counties. It scores higher than all 4 of its neighboring counties.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Sanilac County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 71.4 — 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 Sanilac County compares to its 4 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Sanilac County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanilac County, MI | 52.5 | Elevated | — |
| St. Clair County, MI | 51.9 | Elevated | -0.6 |
| Tuscola County, MI | 50.3 | Elevated | -2.2 |
| Lapeer County, MI | 48.4 | Normal | -4.1 |
| Huron County, MI | 43.8 | Normal | -8.7 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Sanilac County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County, TX | 52.5 | Elevated | 0.0 |
| Wythe County, VA | 52.5 | Elevated | +0.0 |
| Hillsdale County, MI | 52.5 | Elevated | +0.0 |
| Hampshire County, WV | 52.5 | Elevated | +0.0 |
| Barton County, KS | 52.4 | Elevated | -0.0 |
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