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.
| Name | County | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Town of Tchula | Holmes | 14 |
| 2. | Town of Coahoma | Coahoma | 17 |
| 3. | Town of Lambert | Quitman | 18 |
| 4. | Lauderdale Census Designated Place | Lauderdale | 18 |
| 5. | Town of Metcalfe | Washington | 19 |
| 6. | Town of Pickens | Holmes | 20 |
| 7. | City of Rosedale | Bolivar | 21 |
| 8. | City of Itta Bena | Leflore | 21 |
| 9. | Town of Jonestown | Coahoma | 22 |
| 10. | City of Mound Bayou | Bolivar | 22 |
| 11. | City of Shaw | Bolivar | 22 |
| 12. | Town of Falcon | Quitman | 22 |
| 13. | Town of Friars Point | Coahoma | 22 |
| 14. | Town of Goodman | Holmes | 22 |
| 15. | Town of Sledge | Quitman | 22 |
| 16. | City of Fayette | Jefferson | 23 |
| 17. | Town of Morgan City | Leflore | 23 |
| 18. | Town of Mayersville | Issaquena | 23 |
| 19. | Town of Arcola | Washington | 24 |
| 20. | Town of Sunflower | Sunflower | 24 |
