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Best Counties for Retirement in West Virginia 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in West Virginia

1Tucker County
70.7
2Pleasants County
76
3Grant County
70.2
4Pendleton County
77.1
5Brooke County
70.7

All 55 Retirement-Ranked Counties in West Virginia

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Tucker County, WV7570.7
2Pleasants County, WV7476
3Grant County, WV7270.2
4Pendleton County, WV7177.1
5Brooke County, WV7070.7
6Gilmer County, WV6973.7
7Tyler County, WV6969.8
8Monroe County, WV6873
9Hampshire County, WV6864
10Hancock County, WV6867
11Taylor County, WV6867.8
12Ohio County, WV6866.6
13Putnam County, WV6765
14Webster County, WV6769.7
15Mason County, WV6668
16Preston County, WV6663.8
17Wirt County, WV6668.2
18Doddridge County, WV6570.6
19Randolph County, WV6562.7
20Clay County, WV6469.9
21Upshur County, WV6463.7
22Braxton County, WV6468.6
23Calhoun County, WV6367.9
24Lewis County, WV6362.2
25Morgan County, WV6357
26Roane County, WV6367.5
27Jackson County, WV6361.8
28Mingo County, WV6363.6
29Wetzel County, WV6266.6
30Mineral County, WV6263.5
31Jefferson County, WV6155.9
32Summers County, WV6160.9
33Lincoln County, WV6161.9
34Nicholas County, WV6063.7
35McDowell County, WV6057
36Barbour County, WV6062.8
37Wyoming County, WV5861.5
38Wayne County, WV5855.5
39Logan County, WV5858.4
40Ritchie County, WV5759.8
41Berkeley County, WV5754.7
42Greenbrier County, WV5759
43Boone County, WV5658.8
44Hardy County, WV5556.3
45Pocahontas County, WV5458.1
46Mercer County, WV5455.9
47Monongalia County, WV5351.4
48Harrison County, WV5156.3
49Marion County, WV4954.4
50Marshall County, WV4856.8
51Fayette County, WV4650.7
52Wood County, WV4446.5
53Raleigh County, WV3842
54Kanawha County, WV3641.5
55Cabell County, WV3441.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in West Virginia?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Tucker County ranks as the top retirement county in West Virginia with a retirement score of 75.

How many counties in West Virginia are ranked for retirement?

We rank 55 counties in West Virginia 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.