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Best places to open an assisted living home in Oklahoma

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

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

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Oklahoma right now are Wagoner, Oklahoma, Canadian counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 214 licensed assisted living homes serving 266,956 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $6,150/mo.

Licensed homes

214

state roster

Population 75+

266,956

ACS

Median AL cost

$6,150/mo

near the national median

Bed supply

39.3/1k

moderate supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Oklahoma

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.

Wagoner County — opportunity 8.1/10 (Strong); 5,855 seniors 75+, growing 20.2%, with 1 licensed homes.
Oklahoma County — opportunity 8.1/10 (Strong); 45,027 seniors 75+, growing 4.5%, with 56 licensed homes.
Canadian County — opportunity 8.0/10 (Strong); 9,074 seniors 75+, growing 30.5%, with 7 licensed homes.
Comanche County — opportunity 8.0/10 (Strong); 6,705 seniors 75+, growing 3.7%, with 5 licensed homes.
Cleveland County — opportunity 7.8/10 (Strong); 18,091 seniors 75+, growing 27.2%, with 13 licensed homes.
Tulsa County — opportunity 7.8/10 (Strong); 41,092 seniors 75+, growing 9.3%, with 42 licensed homes.
Rogers County — opportunity 7.6/10 (Strong); 6,956 seniors 75+, growing 16.7%, with 4 licensed homes.
Creek County — opportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 5,601 seniors 75+, growing 8.2%, with 1 licensed homes.
Delaware County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 4,490 seniors 75+, growing 8.1%, with 2 licensed homes.
McClain County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 2,795 seniors 75+, growing 17.0%, with 1 licensed homes.

All Oklahoma counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Wagoner	5,855	6.8	1	8.1	Strong
Oklahoma	45,027	4.4	56	8.1	Strong
Canadian	9,074	6.5	7	8.0	Strong
Comanche	6,705	3.4	5	8.0	Strong
Cleveland	18,091	6.5	13	7.8	Strong
Tulsa	41,092	5.3	42	7.8	Strong
Rogers	6,956	6.3	4	7.6	Strong
Creek	5,601	4.7	1	7.5	Strong
Delaware	4,490	4.6	2	7.4	Strong
McClain	2,795	5.9	1	7.4	Strong
Pottawatomie	4,904	3.1	4	7.3	Strong
Payne	4,578	3.5	7	7.3	Strong
Osage	4,062	3.8	3	7.2	Strong
Le Flore	3,587	3.3	0	7.2	Strong
Grady	3,807	4.5	1	7.2	Strong
Muskogee	4,621	2.9	3	7.2	Strong
Sequoyah	3,077	3.6	0	7.2	Strong
Logan	3,458	6.1	2	7.1	Strong
McIntosh	2,055	3.4	1	6.9	Moderate
Kay	3,610	3.0	0	6.8	Moderate
Mayes	2,943	3.0	2	6.8	Moderate
Bryan	3,610	3.9	2	6.8	Moderate
Garfield	4,438	2.7	4	6.7	Moderate
Cherokee	3,550	4.9	3	6.7	Moderate
McCurtain	2,268	2.8	0	6.7	Moderate
Carter	3,324	2.7	3	6.7	Moderate
Texas	1,037	3.2	0	6.6	Moderate
Pittsburg	3,887	3.3	3	6.5	Moderate
Stephens	3,797	3.4	4	6.5	Moderate
Pontotoc	2,838	3.4	3	6.5	Moderate
Haskell	1,019	2.8	0	6.4	Moderate
Ottawa	2,271	2.8	1	6.3	Moderate
Okmulgee	2,802	3.0	1	6.3	Moderate
Jackson	1,593	2.9	2	6.3	Moderate
Lincoln	2,697	3.4	3	6.2	Moderate
Woodward	1,461	3.1	1	6.2	Moderate
Adair	1,271	2.9	0	6.2	Moderate
Washington	4,853	4.0	3	6.1	Moderate
Pawnee	1,278	3.0	0	6.0	Moderate
Seminole	1,814	2.3	2	6.0	Moderate
Garvin	1,918	2.8	1	5.9	Moderate
Choctaw	1,232	2.3	0	5.8	Moderate
Caddo	1,736	2.4	0	5.8	Moderate
Atoka	1,169	5.1	0	5.8	Moderate
Custer	1,685	2.7	4	5.7	Moderate
Kingfisher	1,004	2.9	1	5.7	Moderate
Marshall	1,551	4.1	0	5.6	Moderate
Noble	1,056	4.3	0	5.6	Moderate
Craig	1,230	3.4	6	5.5	Moderate
Pushmataha	1,073	2.8	0	5.4	Moderate
Murray	1,271	5.1	0	5.3	Moderate
Beckham	1,327	3.6	2	5.2	Moderate
Hughes	1,113	2.9	0	5.2	Moderate
Love	751	2.8	0	—	—
Major	718	3.4	1	—	—
Woods	701	2.8	0	—	—
Kiowa	681	3.3	1	—	—
Greer	421	2.3	0	—	—
Coal	464	2.9	0	—	—
Latimer	956	3.8	0	—	—
Roger Mills	321	2.2	0	—	—
Jefferson	468	4.0	0	—	—
Beaver	447	4.4	1	—	—
Harper	253	2.1	0	—	—
Blaine	695	2.8	0	—	—
Cimarron	297	5.4	0	—	—
Harmon	177	4.3	0	—	—
Ellis	364	3.1	0	—	—
Dewey	384	3.4	0	—	—
Nowata	817	2.2	0	—	—
Grant	408	4.6	0	—	—
Okfuskee	893	2.6	3	—	—
Washita	883	2.8	0	—	—
Cotton	460	2.8	0	—	—
Tillman	581	2.4	0	—	—
Alfalfa	467	1.8	0	—	—
Johnston	788	2.8	0	—	—

Top cities for assisted living in Oklahoma

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

City	County	Homes	Beds	Avg size
Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	39	2,667	68.4
Tulsa	Tulsa	23	1,733	75.3
Edmond	Oklahoma	14	897	64.1
Broken Arrow	Tulsa	9	667	74.1
Norman	Cleveland	6	405	67.5
Stillwater	Payne	6	419	69.8
Enid	Garfield	5	194	38.8
Lawton	Comanche	5	407	81.4
Vinita	Craig	5	228	45.6

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Oklahoma?

The strongest Oklahoma markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Wagoner, Oklahoma, Canadian, Comanche, Cleveland counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Oklahoma city has the most assisted living homes?

Oklahoma City has the most, with 39 licensed assisted living homes (about 2,667 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Oklahoma?

The median assisted living cost in Oklahoma is about $6,150 per month — near the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has approximately 214 licensed assisted living homes serving 266,956 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Oklahoma 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.