Best places to open an assisted living home in Mississippi

Name: Mississippi assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

The top markets for residential assisted living in Mississippi, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Mississippi right now are DeSoto, Madison, Harrison counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 180 licensed assisted living homes serving 200,108 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $4,369/mo.

Licensed homes

180

state roster

Population 75+

200,108

ACS

Median AL cost

$4,369/mo

below the national median

Bed supply

32.0/1k

tight supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Mississippi

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

DeSoto County — opportunity 8.9/10 (Strong); 9,824 seniors 75+, growing 15.0%, with 6 licensed homes.
Madison County — opportunity 8.8/10 (Strong); 6,267 seniors 75+, growing 28.4%, with 9 licensed homes.
Harrison County — opportunity 8.7/10 (Strong); 13,454 seniors 75+, growing 15.3%, with 12 licensed homes.
Jackson County — opportunity 8.6/10 (Strong); 9,730 seniors 75+, growing 8.8%, with 3 licensed homes.
Hinds County — opportunity 8.5/10 (Strong); 13,649 seniors 75+, growing 3.5%, with 12 licensed homes.
Rankin County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 11,026 seniors 75+, growing 22.6%, with 11 licensed homes.
Lauderdale County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 5,366 seniors 75+, growing -2.1%, with 4 licensed homes.
Pearl River County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 4,523 seniors 75+, growing 14.0%, with 6 licensed homes.
Lee County — opportunity 8.3/10 (Strong); 5,355 seniors 75+, growing 4.8%, with 7 licensed homes.
Jones County — opportunity 8.1/10 (Strong); 4,735 seniors 75+, growing 0.3%, with 8 licensed homes.

All Mississippi counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
DeSoto	9,824	5.3	6	8.9	Strong
Madison	6,267	6.4	9	8.8	Strong
Harrison	13,454	6.3	12	8.7	Strong
Jackson	9,730	3.7	3	8.6	Strong
Hinds	13,649	3.7	12	8.5	Strong
Rankin	11,026	6.2	11	8.4	Strong
Lauderdale	5,366	3.9	4	8.4	Strong
Pearl River	4,523	4.3	6	8.4	Strong
Lee	5,355	4.3	7	8.3	Strong
Jones	4,735	3.6	8	8.1	Strong
Pike	2,742	3.5	3	8.0	Strong
Hancock	4,021	4.7	1	8.0	Strong
Lamar	3,924	5.4	4	8.0	Strong
Marshall	2,440	5.3	1	7.9	Strong
Lafayette	2,977	5.1	3	7.9	Strong
Washington	2,686	1.9	4	7.6	Strong
Warren	3,074	4.1	0	7.6	Strong
Forrest	4,594	4.8	1	7.6	Strong
Lowndes	4,099	4.3	4	7.5	Strong
George	1,431	3.9	4	7.5	Strong
Wayne	1,428	4.3	2	7.4	Strong
Lincoln	2,398	2.7	2	7.4	Strong
Monroe	2,969	3.4	3	7.3	Strong
Alcorn	2,725	2.8	3	7.3	Strong
Yalobusha	1,083	4.3	0	7.3	Strong
Bolivar	1,915	3.4	5	7.2	Strong
Chickasaw	1,256	4.2	1	7.2	Strong
Adams	2,432	2.7	2	7.1	Strong
Tate	1,689	2.4	2	7.1	Strong
Prentiss	1,895	2.6	2	7.0	Moderate
Clay	1,462	3.3	2	7.0	Moderate
Yazoo	1,528	2.4	0	7.0	Moderate
Copiah	2,097	4.1	0	7.0	Moderate
Panola	2,218	2.7	2	7.0	Moderate
Grenada	1,514	3.0	1	6.9	Moderate
Sunflower	1,423	3.8	7	6.9	Moderate
Coahoma	1,305	2.3	1	6.9	Moderate
Pontotoc	2,001	1.7	2	6.9	Moderate
Jefferson Davis	1,159	4.8	0	6.9	Moderate
Leake	1,475	2.2	2	6.8	Moderate
Marion	1,834	2.9	2	6.8	Moderate
Union	1,924	2.6	3	6.8	Moderate
Walthall	1,137	2.9	0	6.8	Moderate
Clarke	1,463	4.8	1	6.7	Moderate
Tippah	1,464	2.9	0	6.7	Moderate
Neshoba	1,914	4.5	2	6.7	Moderate
Tishomingo	1,614	3.8	2	6.7	Moderate
Jasper	1,437	2.9	1	6.7	Moderate
Holmes	1,087	2.9	0	6.7	Moderate
Newton	1,482	4.1	1	6.7	Moderate
Covington	1,335	2.6	1	6.7	Moderate
Attala	1,444	4.3	1	6.6	Moderate
Scott	1,833	3.4	1	6.6	Moderate
Amite	1,364	5.9	0	6.6	Moderate
Winston	1,608	3.6	1	6.5	Moderate
Calhoun	1,140	3.0	1	6.5	Moderate
Oktibbeha	2,693	4.8	3	6.4	Moderate
Smith	1,267	3.9	0	6.4	Moderate
Simpson	1,910	3.1	2	6.3	Moderate
Leflore	1,536	2.4	2	6.3	Moderate
Stone	1,219	3.7	3	6.2	Moderate
Itawamba	1,818	4.0	5	6.2	Moderate
Carroll	1,121	6.1	0	6.0	Moderate
Franklin	624	2.8	0	—	—
Humphreys	567	3.9	0	—	—
Tunica	419	5.6	0	—	—
Issaquena	90	2.2	0	—	—
Benton	644	2.1	0	—	—
Perry	920	3.6	1	—	—
Greene	871	5.4	0	—	—
Sharkey	238	2.2	0	—	—
Tallahatchie	883	3.9	0	—	—
Montgomery	922	5.0	0	—	—
Lawrence	921	4.0	1	—	—
Choctaw	917	5.1	2	—	—
Kemper	886	4.3	0	—	—
Noxubee	725	3.7	1	—	—
Jefferson	682	6.4	0	—	—
Wilkinson	539	2.9	0	—	—
Claiborne	623	3.8	1	—	—
Quitman	412	2.6	0	—	—
Webster	692	3.3	0	—	—

Top cities for assisted living in Mississippi

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

City	Homes	Beds	Avg size
Jackson	10	346	34.6
Laurel	6	174	29.0
Ridgeland	5	509	101.8
Hattiesburg	5	341	68.2
Biloxi	5	467	93.4
Indianola	5	81	16.2

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Mississippi?

The strongest Mississippi markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are DeSoto, Madison, Harrison, Jackson, Hinds counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Mississippi city has the most assisted living homes?

Jackson has the most, with 10 licensed assisted living homes (about 346 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Mississippi?

The median assisted living cost in Mississippi is about $4,369 per month — below the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Mississippi?

Mississippi has approximately 180 licensed assisted living homes serving 200,108 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Mississippi state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.