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 | |
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1. | Scott County | 36 |
2. | Clay County | 37 |
3. | Hardeman County | 39 |
4. | Lake County | 39 |
5. | Haywood County | 41 |
6. | Jackson County | 42 |
7. | Lauderdale County | 42 |
8. | Van Buren County | 42 |
9. | Fentress County | 43 |
10. | Cocke County | 44 |
11. | Lewis County | 44 |
12. | Grundy County | 45 |
13. | Johnson County | 46 |
14. | Weakley County | 46 |
15. | Carter County | 47 |
16. | Macon County | 48 |
17. | Obion County | 48 |
18. | Chester County | 49 |
19. | Grainger County | 49 |
20. | Decatur County | 49 |