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Best Counties for Retirement in Arkansas 2026

75 counties ranked by health care, safety, tax burden, and affordability.

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Arkansas

1Montgomery County
63.3
2Sharp County
65.6
3Newton County
65.3
4Searcy County
64.2
5Pike County
62.4

All 75 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Arkansas

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Montgomery County, AR6763.3
2Sharp County, AR6665.6
3Newton County, AR6365.3
4Searcy County, AR6264.2
5Pike County, AR5962.4
6Madison County, AR5957.2
7Grant County, AR5456.2
8Van Buren County, AR5456.7
9Stone County, AR5457.5
10Little River County, AR5352.3
11Boone County, AR5353.2
12Nevada County, AR5352.1
13Clay County, AR5255.7
14Izard County, AR5156.4
15Woodruff County, AR5157.6
16Marion County, AR5048.3
17Perry County, AR5056.4
18Lawrence County, AR4951.8
19Polk County, AR4951.5
20Drew County, AR4947.2
21Howard County, AR4853.6
22Lincoln County, AR4852.8
23Yell County, AR4850.9
24Bradley County, AR4853.9
25Hot Spring County, AR4751.1
26Fulton County, AR4751.4
27Franklin County, AR4752.4
28Sevier County, AR4750.4
29Johnson County, AR4752.7
30Prairie County, AR4651.1
31Carroll County, AR4645.1
32Logan County, AR4548.5
33Baxter County, AR4544.5
34Randolph County, AR4551
35Scott County, AR4549.2
36Saline County, AR4444
37Chicot County, AR4450.6
38Columbia County, AR4449
39Cleveland County, AR4453.3
40Clark County, AR4443.8
41Calhoun County, AR4455.4
42Cleburne County, AR4348.2
43Lafayette County, AR4346.5
44Faulkner County, AR4340
45Benton County, AR4338.7
46Ashley County, AR4246.7
47Ouachita County, AR4247
48Dallas County, AR4257.6
49Independence County, AR4245
50Conway County, AR4249.5
51Crawford County, AR4243.8
52Hempstead County, AR4143.1
53Pope County, AR4144.9
54Lonoke County, AR4140.2
55Monroe County, AR4149.1
56Lee County, AR4042.1
57Desha County, AR4047.4
58White County, AR4041.7
59Greene County, AR3941.3
60Jackson County, AR3942.4
61Poinsett County, AR3943.7
62Washington County, AR3837.2
63Union County, AR3840
64Garland County, AR3738.6
65Craighead County, AR3638.9
66Cross County, AR3641.4
67Arkansas County, AR3637.4
68Phillips County, AR3637.8
69Mississippi County, AR3538.3
70St. Francis County, AR3436.9
71Miller County, AR3434.6
72Jefferson County, AR3333.8
73Sebastian County, AR3235.1
74Pulaski County, AR3029.1
75Crittenden County, AR2932.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Arkansas?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Montgomery County ranks as the top retirement county in Arkansas with a retirement score of 67.

How many counties in Arkansas are ranked for retirement?

We rank 75 counties in Arkansas for retirement suitability, scoring each on health care access (35%), safety (30%), property tax (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.