These are 10 of the best cities and towns to retire in the West, in no particular order.
Health care is available through 17 hospitals and 416 medical establishments in Bannock County.
Salt Lake City International Airport is about two hours away.
Two hospitals and 24 health care establishments are available to serve county residents.
Downtown has historic buildings, including Victorian homes, as well as restaurants and hiking trails.
With a median home value in the county of $292,700, housing is generally affordable.
Social Security is not taxable in Idaho, but the state taxes withdrawals from pre-tax accounts.
Ten hospitals and 462 medical establishments provide health care in the county.
Water sports at Centennial Waterfront Park and Dierkes Lake attract residents and visitors alike.
Residents health care needs are served by six hospitals and 64 medical establishments.
The closest international airports are in Spokane and Kelowna134 and 132 miles away, respectively.
Housing is affordable, with the median home value in Okanogan County at $282,200.
Plus, the state of Washington does not tax Social Security income or withdrawals from pre-tax accounts.
The agricultural area offers plenty of outdoor activities and a lively calendar of cultural events.
Nearby Conconully State Park and Bridgeport State Park have camping, hiking, boating, and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Snowfall in winter brings skiing and snow sports.
Downtown, theres public art, restaurants, shops, and a lively schedule of events.
Social Security income is partially taxable, and Montana taxes withdrawals from pre-tax accounts.
Russell Museum of Western art.
The city is just east of Lake Tahoe along the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The historic downtown features shops, restaurants, breweries, museums, and more.
A painted bison sculpture in Great Falls, Montana.Credit:Janie Osborne/Travel + Leisure
Two hospitals and 57 medical establishments provide health care for the countys residents.
Salt Lake City International Airport is a little over 80 miles from Evanston.
Withdrawals from pre-tax accounts are taxable.
The L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Idaho State University, in Pocatello.Courtesy of Idaho State University
Two hospitals and 58 medical establishments provide health care in the county.
The international airport in Boise is roughly 60 miles away.
Denver International Airport is 120 miles away.
The Montana Folk Festival, held each summer in Butte, features performances and demonstrations by musicians, dancers, and craftspeople.Courtesy of Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development
Health care is provided through four hospitals and 368 medical establishments in the county.
Pueblo Zoo is home to about 400 animals representing 140 species.
The Perrine Bridge spans the Snake River just north of Twin Falls, Idaho.Getty Images
The Garfield County Courthouse, on Pomeroy, Washington’s Main Street, was built in 1901.Getty Images
The town on Omak, in eastern Washington state.iStockphoto/Getty Images
Downtown Great Falls, Montana.Janie Osborne/Travel + Leisure
The Nevada State Museum, in Carson City.Courtesy of Travel Nevada
A display in the visitor center at Bear River State Park, in Evanston, Wyoming.Courtesy of Wyoming Office of Tourism
Signage along the road exiting Ontario, Oregon, a city on the state’s eastern border with Idaho.Joseph Haeberle for The Washington Post via Getty Images
The Pueblo, Colorado Riverwalk, along the Arkansas River.Paul Brady/Getty Images
