Burke County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Burke County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Burke County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Burke County, NC scores 6.2/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 8,106 residents aged 75+, growing 7.8%, against 17 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.2/10
Moderate
Population 75+
8,106
7.8% growth
Licensed homes
17
current supply
Demand rating
5.3/10
Moderate
Why Burke County ranks here
Burke County scores 6.2/10 (Moderate) because its 8,106 seniors 75+ are growing 7.8% against just 17 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.7 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $45,477 and median home value of $185,400 signal the local private-pay base.
Burke County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
8,106
75+ growth (10-yr)
7.8%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
17
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Burke County?
Burke County has 17 licensed assisted living homes, serving 8,106 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Burke County a good market for assisted living?
Burke County scores 6.2 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 7.8%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Burke County?
The 75+ population in Burke County is projected to change 7.8% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina 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.