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. | Switzerland County | 46 |
| 2. | Union County | 47 |
| 3. | Orange County | 47 |
| 4. | Scott County | 48 |
| 5. | Crawford County | 48 |
| 6. | Benton County | 50 |
| 7. | Grant County | 50 |
| 8. | Blackford County | 51 |
| 9. | Miami County | 51 |
| 10. | Washington County | 51 |
| 11. | Jefferson County | 52 |
| 12. | Owen County | 52 |
| 13. | Jay County | 53 |
| 14. | Fayette County | 53 |
| 15. | Randolph County | 54 |
| 16. | Starke County | 55 |
| 17. | Jackson County | 55 |
| 18. | Sullivan County | 55 |
| 19. | Vermillion County | 56 |
| 20. | Cass County | 56 |
