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. | City of Bertram | Linn | 280 |
| 2. | City of Panorama Park | Scott | 279 |
| 3. | City of Shueyville | Johnson | 242 |
| 4. | City of Rickardsville | Dubuque | 227 |
| 5. | City of Riverdale | Scott | 223 |
| 6. | City of Tingley | Ringgold | 206 |
| 7. | Twin Lakes Census Designated Place | Calhoun | 206 |
| 8. | Sun Valley Lake Census Designated Place | Ringgold | 204 |
| 9. | City of Cleghorn | Cherokee | 192 |
| 10. | City of Meriden | Cherokee | 192 |
| 11. | City of Le Claire | Scott | 191 |
| 12. | City of Templeton | Carroll | 184 |
| 13. | City of Blencoe | Monona | 182 |
| 14. | City of Clive | Polk | 182 |
| 15. | City of Robins | Linn | 181 |
| 16. | City of Johnston | Polk | 174 |
| 17. | City of Unionville | Appanoose | 172 |
| 18. | City of Mitchell | Mitchell | 163 |
| 19. | City of Wahpeton | Dickinson | 162 |
| 20. | City of Danbury | Woodbury | 158 |
