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.
| Parish | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Madison Parish | 31 |
| 2. | East Carroll Parish | 32 |
| 3. | Tensas Parish | 34 |
| 4. | Evangeline Parish | 39 |
| 5. | Bienville Parish | 41 |
| 6. | Washington Parish | 41 |
| 7. | Webster Parish | 42 |
| 8. | Claiborne Parish | 42 |
| 9. | Morehouse Parish | 42 |
| 10. | Franklin Parish | 43 |
| 11. | Concordia Parish | 43 |
| 12. | Grant Parish | 44 |
| 13. | Jackson Parish | 44 |
| 14. | Richland Parish | 44 |
| 15. | St. Mary Parish | 45 |
| 16. | Natchitoches Parish | 45 |
| 17. | Caldwell Parish | 47 |
| 18. | St. Bernard Parish | 47 |
| 19. | Winn Parish | 48 |
| 20. | West Carroll Parish | 49 |
