Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Eaton County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Eaton County, MI scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 8,703 residents aged 75+, growing 13.3%, against 51 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.9/10
Moderate
Population 75+
8,703
13.3% growth
Licensed homes
51
current supply
Demand rating
5.3/10
Moderate
Why Eaton County ranks here
Eaton County scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) because its 8,703 seniors 75+ are growing 13.3% against just 51 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $59,567 and median home value of $216,900 signal the local private-pay base.
Eaton County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
8,703
75+ growth (10-yr)
13.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
51
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Eaton County?
Eaton County has 51 licensed assisted living homes, serving 8,703 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Eaton County a good market for assisted living?
Eaton County scores 6.9 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 13.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Eaton County?
The 75+ population in Eaton County is projected to change 13.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Eaton County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Eaton County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Michigan 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.