Houston County, Tennessee
Behind on your mortgage or facing eviction? Take a 2-minute assessment to see your options.
Houston County, TN registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 58.4 — 944th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Community Vulnerability, where uninsured and disability rates are well above the national average. Within Tennessee, it ranks 51st of 95 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 4 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Houston County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 78.3 — worse than roughly 78% 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 Houston County compares to its 5 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Houston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County, TN | 58.4 | Elevated | — |
| Benton County, TN | 58.8 | Elevated | +0.4 |
| Montgomery County, TN | 54.2 | Elevated | -4.3 |
| Humphreys County, TN | 48.2 | Normal | -10.2 |
| Dickson County, TN | 45.0 | Normal | -13.4 |
| Stewart County, TN | 44.7 | Normal | -13.7 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Houston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache County, CO | 58.4 | Elevated | -0.0 |
| Glascock County, GA | 58.3 | Elevated | -0.1 |
| Cameron County, PA | 58.6 | Elevated | +0.2 |
| Childress County, TX | 58.3 | Elevated | -0.2 |
| Conejos County, CO | 58.7 | Elevated | +0.3 |
Download Data
Export all distress indicators for Houston County as a CSV file.
Find Help in Houston County
Find an Attorney
Tennessee Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.
Free Legal Aid
Legal aid organizations serving Houston County residents at no cost.
American Default Research does not endorse, rate, or rank any provider. Verify attorney credentials with your state bar.