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Best Counties for Families in Washington 2026

39 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Washington

1Wahkiakum County
69.1
2Skamania County
57.7
3Lincoln County
60.9
4San Juan County
55.4
5Ferry County
58

All 39 Family-Ranked Counties in Washington

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Wahkiakum County, WA6769.1
2Skamania County, WA6257.7
3Lincoln County, WA6160.9
4San Juan County, WA5655.4
5Ferry County, WA5558
6Island County, WA5550.7
7Klickitat County, WA5452.7
8Stevens County, WA5255.1
9Douglas County, WA5145.1
10Pend Oreille County, WA5054.7
11Okanogan County, WA4945.9
12Jefferson County, WA4548.6
13Chelan County, WA4441.9
14Whitman County, WA4449.8
15Snohomish County, WA4341.6
16Garfield County, WA4354.4
17Pacific County, WA4345.7
18Mason County, WA4240.1
19Kitsap County, WA4040.1
20Kittitas County, WA4041.8
21Columbia County, WA3944.8
22Thurston County, WA3937.7
23King County, WA3939.4
24Benton County, WA3936.8
25Clark County, WA3838.2
26Franklin County, WA3834.3
27Skagit County, WA3737.3
28Asotin County, WA3645
29Walla Walla County, WA3636.9
30Pierce County, WA3633.7
31Spokane County, WA3636.8
32Cowlitz County, WA3636
33Grays Harbor County, WA3636.2
34Lewis County, WA3637.2
35Clallam County, WA3640.4
36Whatcom County, WA3538
37Grant County, WA3432.8
38Adams County, WA3337.4
39Yakima County, WA3230.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Washington?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Wahkiakum County ranks as the top family county in Washington with a family score of 67.

How many counties in Washington are ranked for families?

We rank 39 counties in Washington for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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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.