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.
| Name | County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Campton | Wolfe | 13 |
| 2. | City of Poplar Hills (historical) | Jefferson | 16 |
| 3. | City of McKee | Jackson | 21 |
| 4. | Oneida Census Designated Place | Clay | 23 |
| 5. | Whitley City Census Designated Place | McCreary | 23 |
| 6. | South Wallins Census Designated Place | Harlan | 24 |
| 7. | City of Vanceburg | Lewis | 24 |
| 8. | City of Fulton | Fulton | 24 |
| 9. | City of Hickman | Fulton | 24 |
| 10. | Kenvir Census Designated Place | Harlan | 25 |
| 11. | Artemus Census Designated Place | Knox | 25 |
| 12. | City of Morgantown | Butler | 25 |
| 13. | City of Lynch | Harlan | 25 |
| 14. | City of Ravenna | Estill | 25 |
| 15. | City of Sandy Hook | Elliott | 26 |
| 16. | City of Wheelwright | Floyd | 26 |
| 17. | Freeburn Census Designated Place | Pike | 26 |
| 18. | City of Watterson Park | Jefferson | 27 |
| 19. | Pine Knot Census Designated Place | McCreary | 27 |
| 20. | Phelps Census Designated Place | Pike | 27 |