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. | Macy Census Designated Place | Thurston | 26 |
| 2. | Village of Winnebago | Thurston | 31 |
| 3. | City of Minatare | Scotts Bluff | 36 |
| 4. | Offutt Air Force Base Census Designated Place | Sarpy | 37 |
| 5. | City of Sargent | Custer | 37 |
| 6. | Village of Walthill | Thurston | 39 |
| 7. | Village of Trenton | Hitchcock | 39 |
| 8. | City of Chadron | Dawes | 39 |
| 9. | City of Terrytown | Scotts Bluff | 40 |
| 10. | Village of Stratton | Hitchcock | 41 |
| 11. | Village of Clearwater | Antelope | 42 |
| 12. | City of Beaver City | Furnas | 43 |
| 13. | Village of Niobrara | Knox | 43 |
| 14. | Village of Santee | Knox | 43 |
| 15. | City of Rushville | Sheridan | 43 |
| 16. | City of Pawnee City | Pawnee | 45 |
| 17. | City of Wayne | Wayne | 45 |
| 18. | City of Burwell | Garfield | 45 |
| 19. | Village of Elba | Howard | 45 |
| 20. | City of Fairbury | Jefferson | 45 |
