Horry County, South Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Horry County, South Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Horry County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Horry County, SC scores 9.2/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 35,870 residents aged 75+, growing 36.6%, against 21 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
9.2/10
Strong
Population 75+
35,870
36.6% growth
Licensed homes
21
current supply
Demand rating
7.8/10
Moderate
Why Horry County ranks here
Horry County scores 9.2/10 (Strong) because its 35,870 seniors 75+ are growing 36.6% against just 21 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.4 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $57,399 and median home value of $287,700 signal the local private-pay base.
Horry County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
35,870
75+ growth (10-yr)
36.6%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
5.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
21
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Horry County?
Horry County has 21 licensed assisted living homes, serving 35,870 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Horry County a good market for assisted living?
Horry County scores 9.2 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 36.6%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Horry County?
The 75+ population in Horry County is projected to change 36.6% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 5.0% of seniors 65+.
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the South 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.