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 | 192 |
| 2. | Boone County | 111 |
| 3. | Shelby County | 108 |
| 4. | Jessamine County | 98 |
| 5. | Kenton County | 95 |
| 6. | Scott County | 95 |
| 7. | Jefferson County | 93 |
| 8. | Spencer County | 91 |
| 9. | Woodford County | 91 |
| 10. | Fayette County | 90 |
| 11. | Lyon County | 84 |
| 12. | Campbell County | 81 |
| 13. | Marshall County | 80 |
| 14. | Nelson County | 79 |
| 15. | Boyle County | 79 |
| 16. | McCracken County | 78 |
| 17. | Clark County | 75 |
| 18. | Madison County | 74 |
| 19. | Mercer County | 71 |
| 20. | Warren County | 71 |
