Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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Westmoreland County, PA falls within the normal range for household financial distress at 39.3 — 2395th 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 55th of 67 counties. Among its 7 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Westmoreland County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 66.4 — 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 Westmoreland County compares to its 7 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Westmoreland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 39.3 | Normal | — |
| Fayette County, PA | 66.2 | Serious | +26.9 |
| Indiana County, PA | 53.6 | Elevated | +14.3 |
| Cambria County, PA | 52.2 | Elevated | +12.9 |
| Somerset County, PA | 43.6 | Normal | +4.3 |
| Armstrong County, PA | 43.1 | Normal | +3.9 |
| Allegheny County, PA | 35.2 | Normal | -4.1 |
| Washington County, PA | 33.1 | Healthy | -6.1 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Westmoreland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County, MI | 39.3 | Normal | +0.1 |
| Burlington County, NJ | 38.9 | Normal | -0.3 |
| Prince William County, VA | 38.6 | Normal | -0.7 |
| Dutchess County, NY | 38.6 | Normal | -0.7 |
| York County, PA | 38.4 | Normal | -0.8 |
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