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. | Douglas County | 183 |
| 2. | Elbert County | 169 |
| 3. | Pitkin County | 161 |
| 4. | Routt County | 155 |
| 5. | Eagle County | 142 |
| 6. | Boulder County | 139 |
| 7. | Clear Creek County | 139 |
| 8. | Ouray County | 138 |
| 9. | Summit County | 137 |
| 10. | Jefferson County | 137 |
| 11. | Gilpin County | 135 |
| 12. | Broomfield County | 135 |
| 13. | Archuleta County | 123 |
| 14. | Arapahoe County | 118 |
| 15. | La Plata County | 113 |
| 16. | Larimer County | 112 |
| 17. | Hinsdale County | 112 |
| 18. | Custer County | 111 |
| 19. | Park County | 111 |
| 20. | San Miguel County | 110 |