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. | Douglas County | 113 |
| 2. | Washoe County | 102 |
| 3. | Elko County | 96 |
| 4. | Storey County | 94 |
| 5. | Humboldt County | 87 |
| 6. | Lander County | 86 |
| 7. | Clark County | 82 |
| 8. | Eureka County | 75 |
| 9. | White Pine County | 73 |
| 10. | Lincoln County | 73 |
| 11. | Carson City | 68 |
| 12. | Churchill County | 62 |
| 13. | Pershing County | 60 |
| 14. | Lyon County | 59 |
| 15. | Nye County | 58 |
| 16. | Mineral County | 48 |
| 17. | Esmeralda County | 42 |
