Carter County, Oklahoma
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Carter County, OK shows significant household financial distress with a score of 66.7 — 395th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Community Vulnerability, where uninsured and disability rates are well above the national average. Within Oklahoma, it ranks 28th of 77 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 5 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Carter County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 87.9 — worse than roughly 88% of U.S. counties.
Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed. The median line is shown on each bar.
Neighbors and Peers
How Carter County compares to its 7 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Carter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County, OK | 66.7 | Serious | — |
| Jefferson County, OK | 70.7 | Serious | +4.0 |
| Johnston County, OK | 67.8 | Serious | +1.1 |
| Love County, OK | 58.6 | Elevated | -8.1 |
| Garvin County, OK | 58.1 | Elevated | -8.7 |
| Stephens County, OK | 57.5 | Elevated | -9.3 |
| Marshall County, OK | 56.5 | Elevated | -10.2 |
| Murray County, OK | 54.1 | Elevated | -12.6 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Carter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeman County, TN | 66.7 | Serious | -0.0 |
| Duplin County, NC | 66.8 | Serious | +0.1 |
| Webster Parish, LA | 66.6 | Serious | -0.1 |
| Washington County, ME | 66.8 | Serious | +0.1 |
| Henry County, TN | 66.8 | Serious | +0.1 |
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