Bolthole Index

Bolthole Index · Washington

Best Places to Live in Washington

Every Washington county scored on the Bolthole Index for seclusion, self-sufficiency, administrative boringness, durability, property autonomy, and carry cost. Stevens County leads at 70/100. Use the rankings to compare counties by score, factor strength, and local constraints.

Nationally, Washington ranks #33 for homesteading and #37 for off-grid living.

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    Off-grid & homestead laws in Washington

    How Washington treats the things that matter for living off-grid or homesteading. State law also feeds each county’s admin, autonomy, and carry factors; rules often vary by county.

    General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.

    All 39 Washington counties, ranked

    1. 1Stevens County70
    2. 2Pacific County69
    3. 3Wahkiakum County67
    4. 4Asotin County66
    5. 5Lewis County65
    6. 6Klickitat County64
    7. 7Ferry County64
    8. 8Spokane County64
    9. 9Pend Oreille County63
    10. 10Grays Harbor County62
    11. 11Columbia County61
    12. 12Clallam County60
    13. 13Okanogan County60
    14. 14Mason County60
    15. 15Garfield County60
    16. 16Island County59
    17. 17Cowlitz County59
    18. 18Yakima County57
    19. 19Kittitas County57
    20. 20San Juan County55
    21. 21Whitman County55
    22. 22Chelan County52
    23. 23Thurston County52
    24. 24Walla Walla County51
    25. 25Skagit County51
    26. 26Pierce County51
    27. 27Clark County50
    28. 28Skamania County49
    29. 29Douglas County48
    30. 30Kitsap County47
    31. 31Lincoln County45
    32. 32Jefferson County44
    33. 33Grant County41
    34. 34Snohomish County40
    35. 35Adams County40
    36. 36Franklin County39
    37. 37Whatcom County39
    38. 38Benton County35
    39. 39King County32

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