Virginia Gazetteer
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. | Petersburg city | 39 |
| 2. | Covington city | 41 |
| 3. | Emporia city | 41 |
| 4. | Norton city | 42 |
| 5. | Buchanan County | 42 |
| 6. | Dickenson County | 42 |
| 7. | Lee County | 44 |
| 8. | Danville city | 44 |
| 9. | Smyth County | 44 |
| 10. | Russell County | 44 |
| 11. | Scott County | 45 |
| 12. | Hopewell city | 45 |
| 13. | Henry County | 46 |
| 14. | Lunenburg County | 47 |
| 15. | Charlotte County | 47 |
| 16. | Franklin city | 47 |
| 17. | Wise County | 47 |
| 18. | Harrisonburg city | 49 |
| 19. | Buckingham County | 49 |
| 20. | Radford city | 50 |
