Greene County, Ohio

County Distress Index: Normal · 35.5 | 169,691 people · 76th most distressed in Ohio
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Greene County, OH falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 35.5 — 2623rd nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Housing Cost Burden, where housing costs consume a moderate share of household income. Within Ohio, it ranks 76th of 88 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Greene County's primary driver is Housing Cost Burden at 50.0 — above the national median.

Housing Cost Burden Primary driver 50.0
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 55
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 48
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 47
Homeownership Rate 78
Rent-to-Income Ratio 21
Debt & Delinquency 47.5
Debt in Collections 34
Medical Debt 56
Student Loan Delinquency 62
Auto Loan Delinquency 40
Credit Card Delinquency 32
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 61
Employment & Wages 42.6
Unemployment Rate 52
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 14
Business Formation Rate 61
Community Vulnerability 22.8
Uninsured Rate 19
Disability Rate 27
Income & Poverty 14.8
Poverty Rate 20
Income vs. State Median 11
Child Poverty Rate 13

Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed. The median line is shown on each bar.

Neighbors and Peers

How Greene County compares to its 6 neighboring counties and population peers.

Neighboring Counties

County Score Zone vs. Greene County
Greene County, OH 35.5 Normal —
Clark County, OH 63.4 Elevated +27.8
Montgomery County, OH 59.9 Elevated +24.4
Fayette County, OH 57.5 Elevated +22.0
Clinton County, OH 46.0 Normal +10.4
Madison County, OH 43.9 Normal +8.4
Warren County, OH 21.2 Healthy -14.3

Population Peers

County Score Zone vs. Greene County
Wood County, OH 35.5 Normal -0.0
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT 35.6 Normal +0.0
Putnam County, WV 35.6 Normal +0.1
Bingham County, ID 35.4 Normal -0.1
Jefferson County, MO 35.7 Normal +0.2

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HUD-Approved Housing Counselors

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Find an Attorney

Ohio State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.

Ohio State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-282-6556

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Greene County residents at no cost.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland 216-687-1900
Columbus Legal Aid Society 614-224-8374
Community Legal Aid (Akron/Canton) 330-535-4191
Ohio Legal Help
Ohio State Bar Association Lawyer Referral 1-800-282-6556
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. (800) 998-9454
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (513) 241-9400
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (614) 221-7201
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (888) 534-1432
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (216) 687-1900

Self-Help Resources

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OHFA Homeowner Resources Assistance programs and housing counselor referrals

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Greene County, Ohio?

    Greene County has a County Distress Index score of 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the Normal zone. It ranks 2,623rd nationally out of 3,144 counties and 76th in Ohio out of 88 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Greene County?

    The primary driver of distress in Greene County is Housing Cost Burden, where the county scores 50.0 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Rent-Burdened (30%+), Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+), Mortgage-Burdened (30%+).

  • How does Greene County compare to neighboring counties?

    Greene County (35.5) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Clark County, OH (63.4); Montgomery County, OH (59.9); Fayette County, OH (57.5).

  • How is the County Distress Index calculated?

    The County Distress Index uses percentile-rank averaging across five domains: Debt & Delinquency, Income & Poverty, Housing Cost Burden, Employment & Wages, and Community Vulnerability. Each county's indicators are ranked against all 3,144 U.S. counties. A score of 50 means the county is at the national median; higher scores indicate greater distress.

  • What is the population of Greene County?

    Greene County, Ohio has a population of approximately 169,691 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.