Bates County, Missouri
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Bates County, MO registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 56.2 — 1129th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Community Vulnerability, where uninsured and disability rates are well above the national average. Within Missouri, it ranks 41st of 115 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 4 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Bates County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 69.8 — 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 Bates County compares to its 6 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Bates County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates County, MO | 56.2 | Elevated | — |
| St. Clair County, MO | 64.7 | Elevated | +8.5 |
| Henry County, MO | 59.8 | Elevated | +3.5 |
| Vernon County, MO | 55.8 | Elevated | -0.5 |
| Linn County, KS | 53.3 | Elevated | -2.9 |
| Cass County, MO | 37.9 | Normal | -18.3 |
| Miami County, KS | 34.1 | Healthy | -22.1 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Bates County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County, MO | 56.3 | Elevated | +0.0 |
| Macon County, TN | 56.3 | Elevated | +0.1 |
| Fannin County, TX | 56.1 | Elevated | -0.1 |
| Cherokee County, NC | 56.3 | Elevated | +0.1 |
| Crenshaw County, AL | 56.4 | Elevated | +0.1 |
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