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. | Harlan County | 118 |
| 2. | Keya Paha County | 109 |
| 3. | Cass County | 105 |
| 4. | Rock County | 105 |
| 5. | Washington County | 105 |
| 6. | Sarpy County | 103 |
| 7. | Fillmore County | 103 |
| 8. | Douglas County | 102 |
| 9. | Banner County | 94 |
| 10. | Saunders County | 94 |
| 11. | York County | 93 |
| 12. | Otoe County | 91 |
| 13. | Nuckolls County | 90 |
| 14. | Keith County | 89 |
| 15. | Platte County | 88 |
| 16. | Valley County | 87 |
| 17. | Seward County | 86 |
| 18. | Hamilton County | 86 |
| 19. | Lancaster County | 86 |
| 20. | Buffalo County | 86 |