The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
County | Wealth Index | |
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1. | McDowell County | 29 |
2. | Mingo County | 38 |
3. | Clay County | 40 |
4. | Webster County | 40 |
5. | Gilmer County | 44 |
6. | Wyoming County | 45 |
7. | Fayette County | 46 |
8. | Nicholas County | 46 |
9. | Lincoln County | 46 |
10. | Logan County | 46 |
11. | Barbour County | 47 |
12. | Boone County | 48 |
13. | Braxton County | 48 |
14. | Mercer County | 48 |
15. | Tucker County | 48 |
16. | Wirt County | 49 |
17. | Monroe County | 50 |
18. | Grant County | 50 |
19. | Hampshire County | 51 |
20. | Wetzel County | 51 |