Michigan 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. | Leelanau County | 163 |
| 2. | Livingston County | 143 |
| 3. | Oakland County | 133 |
| 4. | Emmet County | 123 |
| 5. | Midland County | 117 |
| 6. | Washtenaw County | 117 |
| 7. | Grand Traverse County | 116 |
| 8. | Charlevoix County | 116 |
| 9. | Antrim County | 112 |
| 10. | Allegan County | 109 |
| 11. | Benzie County | 106 |
| 12. | Clinton County | 106 |
| 13. | Ottawa County | 105 |
| 14. | Manistee County | 100 |
| 15. | Lapeer County | 99 |
| 16. | Keweenaw County | 95 |
| 17. | Monroe County | 95 |
| 18. | Barry County | 95 |
| 19. | Kent County | 94 |
| 20. | Kalamazoo County | 92 |
