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Best Counties for Remote Workers in Washington 2026

39 counties ranked with the Remote Worker lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Remote Work Counties in Washington

1Wahkiakum County
66.2
baseline 72.5
2Skamania County
58.9
baseline 58
3Lincoln County
56.3
baseline 60.6
4San Juan County
56
baseline 55.8
5Stevens County
55.4
baseline 56.3

All 39 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in Washington

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Wahkiakum County, WA66.272.5-6.3
2Skamania County, WA58.958+0.9
3Lincoln County, WA56.360.6-4.3
4San Juan County, WA5655.8+0.2
5Stevens County, WA55.456.3-0.9
6Ferry County, WA54.158.5-4.4
7Pend Oreille County, WA52.754-1.3
8Garfield County, WA51.352-0.7
9Columbia County, WA50.144.5+5.6
10Island County, WA49.150.9-1.8
11Asotin County, WA4944.5+4.5
12Klickitat County, WA48.752.3-3.6
13Jefferson County, WA46.648-1.4
14Pacific County, WA45.446.4-1
15Douglas County, WA44.444.9-0.5
16Okanogan County, WA42.846.5-3.7
17Snohomish County, WA42.441.6+0.8
18Adams County, WA4237.6+4.4
19Mason County, WA41.940.1+1.8
20Chelan County, WA41.541.4+0.1
21Kitsap County, WA41.540.1+1.4
22Whitman County, WA41.449.4-8
23King County, WA40.239.2+1
24Clark County, WA39.938.1+1.8
25Skagit County, WA39.837.5+2.3
26Thurston County, WA39.637.6+2
27Clallam County, WA39.340.1-0.8
28Franklin County, WA38.534.8+3.7
29Walla Walla County, WA38.436.6+1.8
30Benton County, WA38.236.6+1.6
31Lewis County, WA37.737.9-0.2
32Whatcom County, WA37.737.8-0.1
33Kittitas County, WA37.641.2-3.6
34Cowlitz County, WA37.235.6+1.6
35Pierce County, WA36.733.8+2.9
36Spokane County, WA36.436.8-0.4
37Grant County, WA34.632.8+1.8
38Grays Harbor County, WA34.136.8-2.7
39Yakima County, WA31.530.4+1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for remote workers in Washington?

Based on the Remote Worker lens, Wahkiakum County ranks as the top remote work county in Washington with a County Fit Score of 66.2. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Washington are ranked for remote workers?

We rank 39 counties in Washington with the Remote Worker lens, using independent importance values for affordability, income, safety, risk, health, weather, taxes, and water.

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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.