Bankruptcy Rankings

States ranked by bankruptcy filing rates across different categories. All data from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Highest Bankruptcy Filing Rate

States with the most bankruptcy filings per 100,000 residents — the highest financial distress.

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  1. 1 Alabama 329.7
  2. 2 Georgia 315.7
  3. 3 Nevada 308.1
  4. 4 Tennessee 306.5
  5. 5 Mississippi 283.1

Lowest Bankruptcy Filing Rate

States with the fewest bankruptcy filings per capita — the lowest financial distress.

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  1. 1 South Dakota 89.3
  2. 2 North Dakota 104.7
  3. 3 Connecticut 106.2
  4. 4 District of Columbia 109.3
  5. 5 Massachusetts 111.7

Highest Chapter 7 Filing Rate

States where Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy is most common per capita.

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  1. 1 Alabama 198.5
  2. 2 Georgia 190.1
  3. 3 Nevada 185.5
  4. 4 Tennessee 184.5
  5. 5 Mississippi 170.4

Highest Chapter 13 Filing Rate

States where Chapter 13 repayment plan filings are most common per capita.

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  1. 1 Alabama 125.3
  2. 2 Georgia 120.0
  3. 3 Nevada 117.1
  4. 4 Tennessee 116.5
  5. 5 Mississippi 107.6