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Best Counties for Families in Nevada 2026

17 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.

All 17 Family-Ranked Counties in Nevada

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Pershing County, NV77.772.3+5.4
2Esmeralda County, NV7767+10
3Lincoln County, NV76.674.7+1.9
4White Pine County, NV55.259.8-4.6
5Storey County, NV5253.9-1.9
6Douglas County, NV4950.2-1.2
7Eureka County, NV46.144.9+1.2
8Mineral County, NV45.747.9-2.2
9Humboldt County, NV43.942.6+1.3
10Lyon County, NV39.342.4-3.1
11Churchill County, NV38.642.1-3.5
12Elko County, NV38.442.7-4.3
13Lander County, NV38.339.6-1.3
14Carson City, NV31.937.8-5.9
15Washoe County, NV29.534.2-4.7
16Nye County, NV28.636.1-7.5
17Clark County, NV25.731.3-5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Nevada?

Based on the Family lens, Pershing County ranks as the top family county in Nevada with a County Fit Score of 77.7. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Nevada are ranked for families?

We rank 17 counties in Nevada with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.