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Best Counties for Retirement in Utah 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in Utah

1Daggett County
74.2
2Rich County
73.3
3Emery County
70.1
4Wayne County
71.8
5Garfield County
66.8

All 29 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Utah

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Daggett County, UT8374.2
2Rich County, UT7773.3
3Emery County, UT7470.1
4Wayne County, UT7271.8
5Garfield County, UT7066.8
6Morgan County, UT7057.5
7Wasatch County, UT6855.9
8Piute County, UT6868.1
9Sanpete County, UT6354.6
10Cache County, UT6251.3
11Utah County, UT6149.6
12Kane County, UT6158.8
13Davis County, UT5949.1
14Juab County, UT5956.5
15Summit County, UT5952.6
16Iron County, UT5846.9
17Beaver County, UT5757.5
18Washington County, UT5646.8
19San Juan County, UT5558.3
20Box Elder County, UT5444.6
21Millard County, UT5253.5
22Grand County, UT5148.5
23Sevier County, UT5147.4
24Tooele County, UT5041.5
25Carbon County, UT4949.2
26Uintah County, UT4845.5
27Weber County, UT4738.9
28Salt Lake County, UT4235.3
29Duchesne County, UT4040.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in Utah?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Daggett County ranks as the top retirement county in Utah with a retirement score of 83.

How many counties in Utah are ranked for retirement?

We rank 29 counties in Utah 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.