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. | Town of Beersheba Springs | Grundy | 24 |
| 2. | East Cleveland Census Designated Place | Bradley | 24 |
| 3. | City of Red Boiling Springs | Macon | 25 |
| 4. | Town of Palmer | Grundy | 27 |
| 5. | Town of Whiteville | Hardeman | 27 |
| 6. | City of La Follette | Campbell | 28 |
| 7. | Town of Huntsville | Scott | 29 |
| 8. | City of Newport | Cocke | 29 |
| 9. | City of Celina | Clay | 29 |
| 10. | Town of Tiptonville | Lake | 29 |
| 11. | Town of Winfield | Scott | 30 |
| 12. | Town of Bulls Gap | Hawkins | 30 |
| 13. | City of Jellico | Campbell | 30 |
| 14. | Town of Tellico Plains | Monroe | 31 |
| 15. | Town of Tazewell | Claiborne | 31 |
| 16. | Town of Sneedville | Hancock | 31 |
| 17. | Town of Selmer | McNairy | 32 |
| 18. | City of Jamestown | Fentress | 32 |
| 19. | City of Maynardville | Union | 32 |
| 20. | Town of Gainesboro | Jackson | 32 |
