Best Counties for Retirement in Wyoming 2026
23 counties ranked with the Retiree lens of the County Fit Score.
All 23 Retirement-Ranked Counties in Wyoming
| Rank | County | County Fit Score | baseline CountyScore | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Horn County, WY | 66.2 | 64.6 | +1.6 |
| 2 | Platte County, WY | 66 | 66.2 | -0.2 |
| 3 | Sublette County, WY | 65.3 | 67 | -1.7 |
| 4 | Washakie County, WY | 63.7 | 64 | -0.3 |
| 5 | Crook County, WY | 61.5 | 64.8 | -3.3 |
| 6 | Niobrara County, WY | 61.3 | 55.1 | +6.2 |
| 7 | Carbon County, WY | 61 | 64.5 | -3.5 |
| 8 | Lincoln County, WY | 60.9 | 64.1 | -3.2 |
| 9 | Johnson County, WY | 60.4 | 57.3 | +3.1 |
| 10 | Weston County, WY | 58.7 | 58.8 | -0.1 |
| 11 | Hot Springs County, WY | 58.6 | 56.5 | +2.1 |
| 12 | Converse County, WY | 58 | 60.4 | -2.4 |
| 13 | Teton County, WY | 56.7 | 61.6 | -4.9 |
| 14 | Park County, WY | 55.9 | 58.1 | -2.2 |
| 15 | Uinta County, WY | 54.6 | 53.3 | +1.3 |
| 16 | Natrona County, WY | 53.6 | 55 | -1.4 |
| 17 | Albany County, WY | 52.4 | 48.5 | +3.9 |
| 18 | Sheridan County, WY | 51.9 | 50 | +1.9 |
| 19 | Goshen County, WY | 51.8 | 52.6 | -0.8 |
| 20 | Sweetwater County, WY | 50.6 | 49.8 | +0.8 |
| 21 | Fremont County, WY | 44.7 | 48 | -3.3 |
| 22 | Campbell County, WY | 44.1 | 45.4 | -1.3 |
| 23 | Laramie County, WY | 39.6 | 39.9 | -0.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best county for retirement in Wyoming?
Based on the Retiree lens, Big Horn County ranks as the top retirement county in Wyoming with a County Fit Score of 66.2. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.
How many counties in Wyoming are ranked for retirement?
We rank 23 counties in Wyoming 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.