Love the outdoors? These Washington towns are top places to retire, report finds

Natural beauty is hard to ignore.

Travel + Leisure recently ranked the best places for outdoor lovers to retire in the Western United States. Investopedia data was used to analyze the costs of living, health care, arts and culture, and transportation, among other factors like travel and taxes.

The magazine came up with the top 10 places to retire in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, and Colorado.

In southeastern Idaho, Pocatello ranked first for its combination of outdoor recreation, low home prices, and access to medical care.

Here are the two locations in Washington that made the top 10 list:

Pomeroy, Washington

Pomeroy, in Eastern Washington, ranked fourth on Travel + Leisure's list of the best places to retire in the West.

It's the county seat of Garfield County, where the median home value is $214,000, making Pomeroy an affordable place to live, according to the report.

And retirement benefits such as Social Security income and 401(k) plans and IRA distributions aren't taxed in Washington state, according to AARP.

Pomeroy is the smallest city on the list, with a population of about 1,400.

"The town celebrates its history and maintains links to its past through the collection of antique farm equipment at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and the Garfield County Museum," the report said. "The quaint downtown National Historic District recalls the location’s history with buildings like the Seeley Theater and Opera House, the County Courthouse, and the Pomeroy Mercantile Building."

Omak, Washington

Located near the Canadian border, Omak in northcentral Washington ranked fifth on Travel + Leisure's list of the best places to retire in the West.

The magazine noted that the city – population 5,051 – is affordable, with a median home value of $282,000 in Okanogan County.

Omak is also great for nature lovers, according to the report.

"During the summer, there are lakes, rivers, and beaches on the shores of Omak Lake for fishing, boating, and swimming," the report said. "Nearby Conconully State Park and Bridgeport State Park have camping, hiking, boating, and wildlife spotting opportunities."

Omak's access to health care also makes it attractive for retirees, the report noted. Six hospitals and more than 60 medical facilities serve the area's residents.

The city also hosts the annual Omak Stampede in August, which organizers bill as a weekend of Western entertainment.

The top 10 places to retire in the Western US, according to Travel + Leisure

1. Pocatello, Idaho
2. Butte-Silver Bow, Montana
3. Twin Falls, Idaho
4. Pomeroy, Washington
5. Omak, Washington
6. Great Falls, Montana
7. Carson City, Nevada
8. Evanston, Wyoming
9. Ontario, Oregon
10. Pueblo, Colorado

Contributing: USA TODAY Network