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Best Counties for Retirement in Idaho 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Idaho

1Bear Lake County
63.3
2Idaho County
60
3Franklin County
59.6
4Boise County
57.3
5Caribou County
65.4

All 44 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Idaho

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Bear Lake County, ID7563.3
2Idaho County, ID7360
3Franklin County, ID7259.6
4Boise County, ID7057.3
5Caribou County, ID7065.4
6Fremont County, ID6863.6
7Clearwater County, ID6858.8
8Teton County, ID6861.4
9Washington County, ID6856.8
10Butte County, ID6863.2
11Oneida County, ID6759.3
12Boundary County, ID6756.6
13Custer County, ID6759.8
14Madison County, ID6753.7
15Blaine County, ID6759.1
16Camas County, ID6656.5
17Gem County, ID6554.9
18Lemhi County, ID6454.5
19Jefferson County, ID6452.8
20Bonner County, ID6350.6
21Adams County, ID6354.8
22Ada County, ID6245.3
23Latah County, ID6252.6
24Valley County, ID6054.3
25Kootenai County, ID5945.2
26Lincoln County, ID5853.9
27Payette County, ID5749.3
28Lewis County, ID5755.5
29Cassia County, ID5647.4
30Elmore County, ID5642.5
31Bingham County, ID5548.6
32Gooding County, ID5347.5
33Owyhee County, ID5249.3
34Bonneville County, ID5241.4
35Power County, ID5148
36Minidoka County, ID5045.2
37Benewah County, ID4946.5
38Shoshone County, ID4947.6
39Bannock County, ID4742.2
40Twin Falls County, ID4739.5
41Canyon County, ID4636.8
42Jerome County, ID4340.4
43Clark County, ID3954.1
44Nez Perce County, ID3840.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Idaho?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Bear Lake County ranks as the top retirement county in Idaho with a retirement score of 75.

How many counties in Idaho are ranked for retirement?

We rank 44 counties in Idaho 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.