Highest disability rate, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of the civilian population reporting a disability (2024 ACS). Loving County, Texas leads at 72.7%. 3,144 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Lowest disability rate, US counties →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest residents with a disability?
Loving County, Texas ranks #1 with 72.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by residents with a disability?
Loving County, Texas, Owsley County, Kentucky, Quitman County, Georgia, Buchanan County, Virginia, Catron County, New Mexico.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is residents with a disability measured?
Share of the civilian noninstitutionalized population reporting a disability. Source: ACS S1810. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).