Kentucky Gazetteer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oldham County | 174 |
| 2. | Shelby County | 108 |
| 3. | Spencer County | 101 |
| 4. | Campbell County | 97 |
| 5. | Boone County | 97 |
| 6. | Scott County | 94 |
| 7. | Jessamine County | 90 |
| 8. | Kenton County | 88 |
| 9. | Woodford County | 88 |
| 10. | Fayette County | 86 |
| 11. | Jefferson County | 86 |
| 12. | Bullitt County | 83 |
| 13. | Marshall County | 83 |
| 14. | Greenup County | 79 |
| 15. | Nelson County | 78 |
| 16. | Trigg County | 74 |
| 17. | Washington County | 73 |
| 18. | Owen County | 73 |
| 19. | Lyon County | 72 |
| 20. | Caldwell County | 72 |
