Illinois 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. | Alexander County | 38 |
| 2. | Pulaski County | 48 |
| 3. | Massac County | 50 |
| 4. | Pope County | 50 |
| 5. | Franklin County | 52 |
| 6. | Marion County | 55 |
| 7. | Knox County | 55 |
| 8. | McDonough County | 56 |
| 9. | Vermilion County | 57 |
| 10. | Jackson County | 57 |
| 11. | Wayne County | 57 |
| 12. | Morgan County | 58 |
| 13. | Coles County | 58 |
| 14. | Henderson County | 58 |
| 15. | Greene County | 60 |
| 16. | Scott County | 60 |
| 17. | Stephenson County | 60 |
| 18. | Clay County | 61 |
| 19. | Fayette County | 61 |
| 20. | Christian County | 62 |
