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. | Nevada County | 34 |
| 2. | Lafayette County | 36 |
| 3. | Phillips County | 37 |
| 4. | St. Francis County | 37 |
| 5. | Searcy County | 38 |
| 6. | Stone County | 38 |
| 7. | Monroe County | 38 |
| 8. | Desha County | 38 |
| 9. | Dallas County | 39 |
| 10. | Fulton County | 39 |
| 11. | Scott County | 39 |
| 12. | Lee County | 40 |
| 13. | Bradley County | 41 |
| 14. | Jackson County | 42 |
| 15. | Poinsett County | 42 |
| 16. | Johnson County | 43 |
| 17. | Clay County | 43 |
| 18. | Sharp County | 43 |
| 19. | Ashley County | 44 |
| 20. | Hempstead County | 44 |