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 | 160 |
| 2. | Spencer County | 100 |
| 3. | Boone County | 100 |
| 4. | Jessamine County | 94 |
| 5. | Kenton County | 92 |
| 6. | Lyon County | 92 |
| 7. | Campbell County | 92 |
| 8. | Shelby County | 92 |
| 9. | Woodford County | 91 |
| 10. | Scott County | 87 |
| 11. | Hickman County | 86 |
| 12. | Bullitt County | 85 |
| 13. | Fayette County | 82 |
| 14. | Jefferson County | 81 |
| 15. | Marshall County | 77 |
| 16. | Madison County | 76 |
| 17. | McCracken County | 76 |
| 18. | Franklin County | 75 |
| 19. | Boyle County | 75 |
| 20. | Anderson County | 73 |