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 Red Boiling Springs | Macon | 20 |
| 2. | City of Jamestown | Fentress | 22 |
| 3. | City of Gallaway | Fayette | 24 |
| 4. | East Cleveland Census Designated Place | Bradley | 26 |
| 5. | Town of Gates | Lauderdale | 28 |
| 6. | Town of Byrdstown | Pickett | 29 |
| 7. | Town of Huntsville | Scott | 29 |
| 8. | Shiloh Census Designated Place | Hardin | 29 |
| 9. | Town of Whiteville | Hardeman | 29 |
| 10. | Town of Henning | Lauderdale | 30 |
| 11. | City of Celina | Clay | 30 |
| 12. | Town of Beersheba Springs | Grundy | 31 |
| 13. | Helenwood Census Designated Place | Scott | 31 |
| 14. | Central Census Designated Place | Carter | 31 |
| 15. | Town of Tiptonville | Lake | 31 |
| 16. | Town of Saulsbury | Hardeman | 31 |
| 17. | Town of Palmer | Grundy | 32 |
| 18. | City of Newport | Cocke | 32 |
| 19. | Town of Halls | Lauderdale | 32 |
| 20. | City of Jellico | Campbell | 33 |