County Data Articles
Data-driven analysis of US counties — rankings, trends, and insights built on government data from the Census Bureau, FBI, CDC, FEMA, and more.
February 23, 2026
Best Counties for Quality of Life in America (2026)
The 25 highest-scoring counties in America ranked by composite quality-of-life score. Data-driven analysis of what makes a county great to live in, using Census, FBI, CDC, FEMA, and EPA data.
March 2, 2026
The Safest Counties in America (2026)
The 25 safest counties in the United States ranked by FBI crime data. Analysis of geographic patterns, population correlations, and what makes these counties so safe.
March 8, 2026
Most Affordable Counties for Families (2026)
The 25 most affordable counties for families, ranked by a composite of cost of living, school quality, and safety. Find where your dollar goes furthest without sacrificing what matters.
May 1, 2026
Best Counties to Live in America: Top 50 by Quality of Life Score
The 50 best counties to live in America, ranked by composite quality-of-life score. Comprehensive data-driven analysis using Census, FBI, CDC, FEMA, NCES, and EPA data.
May 1, 2026
Safest Counties in America: Top 50 by Crime Rate
The 50 safest counties in America ranked by FBI crime data. Geographic patterns, population density correlations, and what makes these the safest places to live in the US.
May 1, 2026
Most Affordable Counties for Families: Top 50
The 50 most affordable counties for families balancing cost of living, school quality, and safety. Find where your dollar goes furthest without sacrificing what matters most.
May 1, 2026
Best Counties for Remote Workers (2026)
The 50 best counties for remote workers, ranked by cost of living, income potential, and health outcomes. Find where to maximize your salary and quality of life while working from anywhere.
May 1, 2026
Best Counties for Retirement (2026)
The 50 best counties for retirement, ranked by health outcomes, cost of living, and low disaster risk. Find the safest, most affordable places to enjoy your golden years.
May 1, 2026
Counties with the Lowest Property Tax in America (2026)
The 50 counties with the lowest property taxes in America, ranked by effective tax rate. Find where homeowners pay the least in annual property tax.
May 1, 2026
Counties with the Best Schools in America (2026)
The 50 counties with the best schools in America, ranked by graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment. Find the best school districts for your family.
May 1, 2026
Healthiest Counties in America (2026)
The 50 healthiest counties in America, ranked by life expectancy, health outcomes, and healthcare access. Data-driven analysis from CDC County Health Rankings.
May 1, 2026
Counties with the Highest Income in America (2026)
The 50 highest-income counties in America, ranked by median household income and per capita earnings. Find where Americans earn the most money.
May 1, 2026
Most Disaster-Resistant Counties in America (2026)
The 50 most disaster-resistant counties in America, ranked by FEMA National Risk Index. Find the safest counties from floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes.
May 1, 2026
Best Counties for First-Time Homebuyers (2026)
The 50 best counties for first-time homebuyers, ranked by affordability, low property taxes, and safety. Find where homeownership is most accessible.
May 1, 2026
Hidden Gem Counties: America's Most Underrated Places to Live (2026)
The 50 hidden gem counties in America — excellent places to live that fly under the radar. High composite scores without the hype or inflated prices.