Thomas County, Nebraska
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Thomas County, NE falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 39.9 — 2357th 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 Nebraska, it ranks 36th of 93 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show more distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Thomas County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 70.0 — 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 Thomas County compares to its 5 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Thomas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County, NE | 39.9 | Normal | — |
| Hooker County, NE | 46.1 | Normal | +6.2 |
| Blaine County, NE | 43.6 | Normal | +3.7 |
| McPherson County, NE | 42.0 | Normal | +2.1 |
| Cherry County, NE | 39.7 | Normal | -0.1 |
| Logan County, NE | 31.2 | Healthy | -8.7 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Thomas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma County, CO | 39.9 | Normal | -0.0 |
| Meagher County, MT | 39.9 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Power County, ID | 40.0 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Edwards County, KS | 40.0 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Mercer County, MO | 40.0 | Normal | +0.1 |
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