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
| Rank | County | County Fit Score | baseline CountyScore | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pershing County, NV | 77.7 | 72.3 | +5.4 |
| 2 | Esmeralda County, NV | 77 | 67 | +10 |
| 3 | Lincoln County, NV | 76.6 | 74.7 | +1.9 |
| 4 | White Pine County, NV | 55.2 | 59.8 | -4.6 |
| 5 | Storey County, NV | 52 | 53.9 | -1.9 |
| 6 | Douglas County, NV | 49 | 50.2 | -1.2 |
| 7 | Eureka County, NV | 46.1 | 44.9 | +1.2 |
| 8 | Mineral County, NV | 45.7 | 47.9 | -2.2 |
| 9 | Humboldt County, NV | 43.9 | 42.6 | +1.3 |
| 10 | Lyon County, NV | 39.3 | 42.4 | -3.1 |
| 11 | Churchill County, NV | 38.6 | 42.1 | -3.5 |
| 12 | Elko County, NV | 38.4 | 42.7 | -4.3 |
| 13 | Lander County, NV | 38.3 | 39.6 | -1.3 |
| 14 | Carson City, NV | 31.9 | 37.8 | -5.9 |
| 15 | Washoe County, NV | 29.5 | 34.2 | -4.7 |
| 16 | Nye County, NV | 28.6 | 36.1 | -7.5 |
| 17 | Clark County, NV | 25.7 | 31.3 | -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.