City risk detail
Debt and credit pressure in Chapel Hill, NC
Debt and credit pressure tracks how leveraged households are and how often credit stress shows up. Higher subprime share, delinquency, and revolving utilization indicate tighter credit access and greater reliance on borrowing.
Risk score
48
/ 100
Risk metrics
- Subprime share (score < 620)12.8%
- 90+ day delinquency rate15.4%
- Revolving utilization (75%+)23.1%
- Total debt per borrower$86,661
Data status: Available
Scope: Metro baseline | Source: CCE 2025 Q1 | 2025
Top drivers in this score
Total debt per borrower
$86,661
Risk pressure percentile: 83
Subprime share (score < 620)
12.8%
Risk pressure percentile: 44
90+ day delinquency rate
15.4%
Risk pressure percentile: 39
How this compares
Approximate percentile: 48 of 100
Coverage and confidence
City-level metrics were incomplete, so this score uses a nearby regional baseline.
Why it matters
In Chapel Hill, High credit pressure often aligns with more late payments, higher borrowing costs, and limited access to affordable credit.
What we measure
- Subprime share
- 90+ day delinquency rate
- Revolving utilization
- Total debt per borrower
Key sources
- Philadelphia Fed Consumer Credit Explorer (Equifax CCP)
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Common questions
Is this based on individual credit scores?
No. The data is aggregated and anonymous. It does not identify or track any individual.
Why focus on delinquency and utilization?
They are early indicators of repayment stress and heavy reliance on revolving credit.
What is subprime share?
The percentage of borrowers in a location with a credit score below 620.
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