Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
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Armstrong County, PA falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 43.1 — 2142nd 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 Pennsylvania, it ranks 48th of 67 counties. Its score is in the middle of its 6 neighboring counties.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Armstrong County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 67.1 — 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 Armstrong County compares to its 6 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Armstrong County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong County, PA | 43.1 | Normal | — |
| Jefferson County, PA | 55.1 | Elevated | +12.0 |
| Indiana County, PA | 53.6 | Elevated | +10.5 |
| Clarion County, PA | 49.0 | Normal | +5.9 |
| Westmoreland County, PA | 39.3 | Normal | -3.9 |
| Allegheny County, PA | 35.2 | Normal | -8.0 |
| Butler County, PA | 29.4 | Healthy | -13.7 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Armstrong County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County, KY | 43.1 | Normal | +0.0 |
| Bradford County, PA | 43.1 | Normal | +0.0 |
| Elmore County, AL | 43.1 | Normal | +0.0 |
| Morgan County, IN | 43.2 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Canadian County, OK | 42.9 | Normal | -0.2 |
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