Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Ottumwa.
Updated July 2026
Ottumwa, IA has 5 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Wapello County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.5/10, with 2,586 seniors 75+ growing -7.7%.
Licensed homes
5
Ottumwa
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
7.5/10
Strong
The Ottumwa assisted living market
Ottumwa has 5 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Wapello County, it draws on a 75+ population of 2,586 growing -7.7%, with a senior median income of $51,144. See the full Wapello County market or all Iowa top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Ottumwa, IA?
Ottumwa has 5 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Ottumwa a good place to open an assisted living home?
Ottumwa is in Wapello County, which scores 7.5/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing -7.7%. Current local supply is 5 homes.
What county is Ottumwa in?
Ottumwa is in Wapello County, Iowa.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Iowa licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.