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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

1Pershing County
69.9
baseline 72.7
2Lincoln County
69.5
baseline 71.2
3White Pine County
63.4
baseline 58.9
4Storey County
56.8
baseline 53.5
5Esmeralda County
56.4
baseline 62.8

All 17 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Nevada

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Pershing County, NV69.972.7-2.8
2Lincoln County, NV69.571.2-1.7
3White Pine County, NV63.458.9+4.5
4Storey County, NV56.853.5+3.3
5Esmeralda County, NV56.462.8-6.4
6Douglas County, NV52.550.3+2.2
7Mineral County, NV50.249.5+0.7
8Eureka County, NV47.748.1-0.4
9Churchill County, NV46.642.6+4
10Elko County, NV45.143+2.1
11Lyon County, NV44.542.7+1.8
12Lander County, NV43.341.4+1.9
13Carson City, NV41.537.8+3.7
14Humboldt County, NV39.343-3.7
15Nye County, NV3835.1+2.9
16Washoe County, NV36.634.4+2.2
17Clark County, NV33.631.3+2.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Nevada?

Based on the Retiree lens, Pershing County ranks as the top retirement county in Nevada with a County Fit Score of 69.9. 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.