Lamar County, Texas
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Lamar County, TX shows significant household financial distress with a score of 68.2 — 303rd 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 51st of 254 counties. Among its 5 neighboring counties, 3 show more distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Lamar County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 82.4 — worse than roughly 82% 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 Lamar County compares to its 5 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Lamar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County, TX | 68.2 | Serious | — |
| Choctaw County, OK | 74.6 | Serious | +6.4 |
| Red River County, TX | 73.5 | Serious | +5.4 |
| Bryan County, OK | 69.2 | Serious | +1.0 |
| Delta County, TX | 62.5 | Elevated | -5.6 |
| Fannin County, TX | 56.1 | Elevated | -12.1 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Lamar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir County, NC | 68.2 | Serious | +0.0 |
| Wilson County, NC | 68.3 | Serious | +0.1 |
| Mohave County, AZ | 68.3 | Serious | +0.1 |
| Floyd County, GA | 68.4 | Serious | +0.2 |
| Tangipahoa Parish, LA | 68.5 | Serious | +0.3 |
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