Washoe County in Nevada is highly ranked according to several criteria. It has earned an A+ score from the BestPlaces website, which ranks cities and counties based on housing, cost of living, tax rates, employment, crime and other factors. Washoe County also scored high in terms of quality of life indicators such as availability of jobs, health care and educational opportunities. The unemployment rate in Washoe County is also well below the national average and its population growth has been ranked among the highest in the country. Overall, Washoe County stands out among its peers with high rankings across many categories that reflect a positive outlook for citizens living there.
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