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. | Sioux County | 37 |
| 2. | Rolette County | 49 |
| 3. | Richland County | 63 |
| 4. | Grand Forks County | 65 |
| 5. | Stutsman County | 66 |
| 6. | Golden Valley County | 67 |
| 7. | Benson County | 68 |
| 8. | Pierce County | 71 |
| 9. | Pembina County | 75 |
| 10. | Ramsey County | 78 |
| 11. | McIntosh County | 78 |
| 12. | Ward County | 79 |
| 13. | Morton County | 80 |
| 14. | Barnes County | 82 |
| 15. | Walsh County | 82 |
| 16. | Wells County | 83 |
| 17. | Sheridan County | 83 |
| 18. | Ransom County | 84 |
| 19. | Traill County | 84 |
| 20. | Burleigh County | 84 |
