DeWitt County, Texas
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DeWitt County, TX shows significant household financial distress with a score of 65.9 — 444th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Community Vulnerability, where uninsured and disability rates are well above the national average. Within Texas, it ranks 72nd of 254 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. DeWitt County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 74.1 — 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 DeWitt County compares to its 5 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. DeWitt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt County, TX | 65.9 | Serious | — |
| Karnes County, TX | 67.4 | Serious | +1.5 |
| Victoria County, TX | 67.0 | Serious | +1.1 |
| Gonzales County, TX | 61.2 | Elevated | -4.7 |
| Goliad County, TX | 54.1 | Elevated | -11.8 |
| Lavaca County, TX | 40.0 | Normal | -26.0 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. DeWitt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County, GA | 66.0 | Serious | +0.0 |
| Calhoun County, MS | 66.0 | Serious | +0.0 |
| Craig County, OK | 65.9 | Serious | -0.0 |
| Falls County, TX | 66.0 | Serious | +0.0 |
| San Jacinto County, TX | 66.0 | Serious | +0.0 |
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