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. | Emporia city | 34 |
| 2. | Petersburg city | 34 |
| 3. | Buena Vista city | 38 |
| 4. | Norton city | 40 |
| 5. | Dickenson County | 40 |
| 6. | Lee County | 41 |
| 7. | Nottoway County | 42 |
| 8. | Buchanan County | 42 |
| 9. | Harrisonburg city | 42 |
| 10. | Radford city | 43 |
| 11. | Russell County | 43 |
| 12. | Henry County | 43 |
| 13. | Galax city | 44 |
| 14. | Wise County | 45 |
| 15. | Buckingham County | 45 |
| 16. | Greensville County | 46 |
| 17. | Lunenburg County | 46 |
| 18. | Danville city | 46 |
| 19. | Hopewell city | 46 |
| 20. | Patrick County | 47 |
