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. | Crawford County | 49 |
| 2. | Jay County | 50 |
| 3. | Fayette County | 52 |
| 4. | Scott County | 53 |
| 5. | Orange County | 55 |
| 6. | Owen County | 55 |
| 7. | Blackford County | 55 |
| 8. | Vigo County | 55 |
| 9. | Starke County | 57 |
| 10. | Clinton County | 57 |
| 11. | Fountain County | 57 |
| 12. | Rush County | 57 |
| 13. | Grant County | 58 |
| 14. | Sullivan County | 58 |
| 15. | Switzerland County | 58 |
| 16. | Washington County | 58 |
| 17. | Vermillion County | 58 |
| 18. | Pulaski County | 59 |
| 19. | Randolph County | 59 |
| 20. | Perry County | 59 |