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Best Counties for Retirement in Tennessee 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Tennessee

1Williamson County
60.7
2Pickett County
67.3
3Moore County
65.9
4Van Buren County
69
5Perry County
68.3

All 95 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Tennessee

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Williamson County, TN7160.7
2Pickett County, TN6667.3
3Moore County, TN6665.9
4Van Buren County, TN6569
5Perry County, TN6368.3
6Cannon County, TN6363.5
7Claiborne County, TN6164.5
8Fayette County, TN6155.6
9Wayne County, TN6161.4
10Clay County, TN6064.2
11Stewart County, TN5959.9
12Sumner County, TN5854.9
13Bledsoe County, TN5860.4
14Jackson County, TN5753.2
15Chester County, TN5561.2
16Washington County, TN5454.9
17Johnson County, TN5461.5
18Wilson County, TN5450.8
19White County, TN5457.9
20Unicoi County, TN5459.5
21Houston County, TN5459.6
22Morgan County, TN5462.1
23Grainger County, TN5360.6
24Loudon County, TN5354.4
25Blount County, TN5253.4
26Sullivan County, TN5052.8
27Overton County, TN5053.2
28Roane County, TN5053
29Jefferson County, TN5053.8
30Lincoln County, TN4955.5
31Marion County, TN4950.5
32Decatur County, TN4957.1
33DeKalb County, TN4951.5
34Hancock County, TN4959.8
35Trousdale County, TN4952.1
36Smith County, TN4950.5
37Macon County, TN4950.3
38Lawrence County, TN4853.8
39Carroll County, TN4853.8
40Scott County, TN4857.8
41Cumberland County, TN4851.2
42Fentress County, TN4856.4
43Campbell County, TN4850.9
44Henry County, TN4753.6
45Rhea County, TN4750.1
46Meigs County, TN4755.6
47Weakley County, TN4651
48Union County, TN4654.6
49Giles County, TN4650.7
50Henderson County, TN4653.2
51Sequatchie County, TN4652
52Greene County, TN4653.3
53Cheatham County, TN4546.5
54Marshall County, TN4549.5
55Humphreys County, TN4552.2
56Lewis County, TN4552.7
57Monroe County, TN4551.9
58Tipton County, TN4546.7
59McNairy County, TN4454.6
60Polk County, TN4455.2
61Sevier County, TN4346.8
62Dickson County, TN4348.2
63Benton County, TN4354.1
64Franklin County, TN4347.6
65Maury County, TN4340.7
66Putnam County, TN4244
67Hardin County, TN4246.3
68Warren County, TN4250.6
69Rutherford County, TN4243.4
70Knox County, TN4240.8
71Crockett County, TN4148.9
72Grundy County, TN4147.5
73Robertson County, TN4143.5
74McMinn County, TN4145.2
75Lake County, TN4047.1
76Anderson County, TN4045.1
77Bradley County, TN3943.6
78Bedford County, TN3940.8
79Gibson County, TN3944.9
80Obion County, TN3845.2
81Hawkins County, TN3847.1
82Carter County, TN3744.7
83Hamblen County, TN3746.5
84Hardeman County, TN3640.7
85Hickman County, TN3645.5
86Montgomery County, TN3637.4
87Hamilton County, TN3635.7
88Coffee County, TN3544
89Dyer County, TN3444.8
90Lauderdale County, TN3445.3
91Cocke County, TN3343.9
92Madison County, TN3333.9
93Haywood County, TN3241.9
94Davidson County, TN3031.6
95Shelby County, TN1922.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Tennessee?

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

How many counties in Tennessee are ranked for retirement?

We rank 95 counties in Tennessee 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.