Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Linn County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Linn County, IA scores 8.7/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 16,731 residents aged 75+, growing 10.5%, against 35 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.7/10
Strong
Population 75+
16,731
10.5% growth
Licensed homes
35
current supply
Demand rating
5.4/10
Moderate
Why Linn County ranks here
Linn County scores 8.7/10 (Strong) because its 16,731 seniors 75+ are growing 10.5% against just 35 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.1 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $61,583 and median home value of $214,300 signal the local private-pay base.
Linn County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
16,731
75+ growth (10-yr)
10.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
6.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
35
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
Boyson Heights Senior Living Community Memory Support
Cedar Rapids
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Center Point Heights
Center Point
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Cherry Ridge
Mount Vernon
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Cottage Grove Place - Connections
Cedar Rapids
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Countryhouse Residences
Cedar Rapids
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Custom Care
Cedar Rapids
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Hallmar Village Al
Cedar Rapids
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Emery Place
Robins
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Evergreen Estates I
Cedar Rapids
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Evergreen Estates Iii
Cedar Rapids
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Corridor Crossing Place
Cedar Rapids
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Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Linn County?
Linn County has 35 licensed assisted living homes, serving 16,731 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Linn County a good market for assisted living?
Linn County scores 8.7 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 10.5%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Linn County?
The 75+ population in Linn County is projected to change 10.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 6.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Linn County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Linn County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Iowa state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.