Jeff Davis County, Texas
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Jeff Davis County, TX shows significant household financial distress with a score of 65.7 — 460th 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 75th of 254 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show less distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Jeff Davis County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 92.3 — worse than roughly 92% 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 Jeff Davis County compares to its 6 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Jeff Davis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County, TX | 65.7 | Serious | — |
| Hudspeth County, TX | 67.3 | Serious | +1.5 |
| Presidio County, TX | 63.6 | Elevated | -2.1 |
| Culberson County, TX | 58.0 | Elevated | -7.8 |
| Pecos County, TX | 53.2 | Elevated | -12.6 |
| Reeves County, TX | 50.8 | Elevated | -14.9 |
| Brewster County, TX | 47.3 | Normal | -18.5 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Jeff Davis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell County, NC | 65.8 | Serious | +0.0 |
| Hall County, TX | 65.8 | Serious | +0.0 |
| Guadalupe County, NM | 65.6 | Serious | -0.1 |
| La Salle County, TX | 65.6 | Serious | -0.1 |
| Clay County, TN | 65.8 | Serious | +0.1 |
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