Best Counties for Retirement in Oregon 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Oregon

1Grant County

All 36 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Oregon

Rank	County	Persona Score	Overall Score
1	Grant County, OR	71	64.1
2	Wallowa County, OR	70	63.9
3	Wheeler County, OR	66	55.3
4	Lake County, OR	65	65.3
5	Harney County, OR	63	55.5
6	Crook County, OR	57	48
7	Deschutes County, OR	54	44.3
8	Multnomah County, OR	52	44.4
9	Sherman County, OR	51	55.3
10	Columbia County, OR	51	43
11	Polk County, OR	49	43.3
12	Washington County, OR	46	41.2
13	Curry County, OR	46	41.9
14	Jefferson County, OR	45	48.1
15	Hood River County, OR	45	48.2
16	Tillamook County, OR	45	43.5
17	Yamhill County, OR	44	40.9
18	Linn County, OR	43	35
19	Baker County, OR	42	36.2
20	Clackamas County, OR	42	36.5
21	Union County, OR	41	43.2
22	Benton County, OR	41	35.8
23	Douglas County, OR	41	36.8
24	Gilliam County, OR	41	44.9
25	Josephine County, OR	40	35.7
26	Clatsop County, OR	40	37.4
27	Lincoln County, OR	39	34.2
28	Klamath County, OR	38	36.7
29	Coos County, OR	38	29.2
30	Morrow County, OR	36	45.1
31	Jackson County, OR	36	31.4
32	Lane County, OR	35	30.8
33	Wasco County, OR	33	32.3
34	Malheur County, OR	32	37.8
35	Umatilla County, OR	31	33.1
36	Marion County, OR	29	30.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Oregon?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Grant County ranks as the top retirement county in Oregon with a retirement score of 71.

How many counties in Oregon are ranked for retirement?

We rank 36 counties in Oregon 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.