Safety · Nevada
Safest Counties in Nevada 2026
Ranked by violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.
Top 10 — Safety in Nevada
Score reflects safety only — not overall county quality.
All Nevada Counties — Safety Rankings
17 counties ranked by safety score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Safety Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esmeralda County, NV | 97.5 | 67 |
| 2 | Lincoln County, NV | 97.5 | 74.7 |
| 3 | Pershing County, NV | 88.6 | 72.3 |
| 4 | White Pine County, NV | 56.5 | 59.8 |
| 5 | Douglas County, NV | 53.9 | 50.2 |
| 6 | Mineral County, NV | 53.6 | 47.9 |
| 7 | Churchill County, NV | 49.6 | 42.1 |
| 8 | Lyon County, NV | 49.3 | 42.4 |
| 9 | Carson City, NV | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 10 | Elko County, NV | 29 | 42.7 |
| 11 | Storey County, NV | 25.6 | 53.9 |
| 12 | Nye County, NV | 21.1 | 36.1 |
| 13 | Lander County, NV | 13.6 | 39.6 |
| 14 | Humboldt County, NV | 12.9 | 42.6 |
| 15 | Washoe County, NV | 11.1 | 34.2 |
| 16 | Eureka County, NV | 8.3 | 44.9 |
| 17 | Clark County, NV | 6.5 | 31.3 |