Minnesota 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. | Washington County | 170 |
| 2. | Carver County | 165 |
| 3. | Scott County | 158 |
| 4. | Hennepin County | 134 |
| 5. | Dakota County | 133 |
| 6. | Sherburne County | 124 |
| 7. | Olmsted County | 119 |
| 8. | Anoka County | 117 |
| 9. | Chisago County | 110 |
| 10. | Wright County | 109 |
| 11. | Rice County | 101 |
| 12. | Dodge County | 97 |
| 13. | Le Sueur County | 95 |
| 14. | Ramsey County | 95 |
| 15. | Isanti County | 92 |
| 16. | Douglas County | 92 |
| 17. | Wabasha County | 91 |
| 18. | Nicollet County | 89 |
| 19. | Otter Tail County | 89 |
| 20. | Goodhue County | 89 |
