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Ranking · 55+ & relocation

Best places to retire in Washington County

Southern Utah is a magnet for retirees. We scored every city on the things that actually matter after 55 — healthcare nearby, gentle winters, and manageable summer heat.

#CityRetiree scoreJan lowHealthcare POIsHome value
1St. George77.332.0°12$521,140
2Washington City64.931.0°3$544,746
3Ivins63.132.0°2$617,887
4Santa Clara63.132.0°2$537,041
5Springdale61.425.0°0$552,319
6Enterprise60.924.0°0$420,501
7Hurricane60.628.0°1$507,974
8Hildale58.821.0°0$513,249
9La Verkin57.328.0°1$440,119
10Toquerville48.728.0°0$603,218
11Leeds47.328.0°0$652,766

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Where is the best place to retire in Washington County, Utah?

By our data blend of healthcare access, winter mildness and heat comfort, St. George scores highest for retirees, helped by 12 healthcare points of interest and a January average low near 32.0°F.

Is St. George, Utah good for retirees?

St. George is one of Utah's most popular retirement destinations thanks to its mild winters, red-rock scenery, low-tax environment and concentration of healthcare and 55+ communities like SunRiver. See our St. George profile for the full data.

Does Utah tax retirement income?

Utah taxes most retirement income at its flat state rate but offers a retirement-income tax credit that offsets part of it for many retirees. Washington County has no additional local income tax. Confirm specifics with a tax professional.

Methodology & sources. Home values and rents from Zillow Research (ZHVI/ZORI, June 2026). Population, income, age, homeownership, education and commute from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Points-of-interest counts from OpenStreetMap within each area boundary. Elevation and 1991–2020 climate normals from Open-Meteo. Atlas scores are computed by Washington County Atlas. Figures are estimates for general information, not appraisals.