Matagorda County, Texas
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Matagorda County, TX shows significant household financial distress with a score of 68.7 — 277th 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 48th of 254 counties. It scores higher than all 4 of its neighboring counties.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Matagorda County's primary driver is Community Vulnerability at 77.2 — worse than roughly 77% 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 Matagorda County compares to its 4 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Matagorda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda County, TX | 68.7 | Serious | — |
| Wharton County, TX | 63.1 | Elevated | -5.5 |
| Jackson County, TX | 59.4 | Elevated | -9.3 |
| Calhoun County, TX | 51.3 | Elevated | -17.4 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 44.9 | Normal | -23.8 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Matagorda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County, GA | 68.7 | Serious | -0.0 |
| Pulaski County, GA | 68.6 | Serious | -0.0 |
| Richmond County, NC | 68.6 | Serious | -0.0 |
| Meriwether County, GA | 68.7 | Serious | +0.1 |
| Early County, GA | 68.8 | Serious | +0.1 |
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