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Best Counties for Retirement in Nevada 2026

17 counties ranked with the Retiree lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Nevada

1Lincoln County
72.2
baseline 74.7
2Pershing County
68.6
baseline 72.3
3White Pine County
64.2
baseline 59.8
4Esmeralda County
57.6
baseline 67
5Storey County
56.8
baseline 53.9

All 17 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Nevada

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Lincoln County, NV72.274.7-2.5
2Pershing County, NV68.672.3-3.7
3White Pine County, NV64.259.8+4.4
4Esmeralda County, NV57.667-9.4
5Storey County, NV56.853.9+2.9
6Douglas County, NV52.550.2+2.3
7Mineral County, NV49.547.9+1.6
8Churchill County, NV46.442.1+4.3
9Elko County, NV44.942.7+2.2
10Lyon County, NV44.642.4+2.2
11Eureka County, NV42.844.9-2.1
12Lander County, NV42.139.6+2.5
13Carson City, NV41.337.8+3.5
14Humboldt County, NV3942.6-3.6
15Nye County, NV3936.1+2.9
16Washoe County, NV36.534.2+2.3
17Clark County, NV33.731.3+2.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Nevada?

Based on the Retiree lens, Lincoln County ranks as the top retirement county in Nevada with a County Fit Score of 72.2. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Nevada are ranked for retirement?

We rank 17 counties in Nevada with the Retiree lens, using independent importance values for health, safety, taxes, cost, disaster risk, water, and weather.

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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.