Cowlitz County, Washington · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Cowlitz County, Washington
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Cowlitz County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Cowlitz County, WA scores 7.9/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 9,063 residents aged 75+, growing 12.9%, against 50 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.9/10
Strong
Population 75+
9,063
12.9% growth
Licensed homes
50
current supply
Demand rating
5.1/10
Moderate
Why Cowlitz County ranks here
Cowlitz County scores 7.9/10 (Strong) because its 9,063 seniors 75+ are growing 12.9% against just 50 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 $54,222 and median home value of $397,500 signal the local private-pay base.
Cowlitz County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
9,063
75+ growth (10-yr)
12.9%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
50
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Cowlitz County?
Cowlitz County has 50 licensed assisted living homes, serving 9,063 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Cowlitz County a good market for assisted living?
Cowlitz County scores 7.9 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 12.9%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Cowlitz County?
The 75+ population in Cowlitz County is projected to change 12.9% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Cowlitz County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Cowlitz County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Washington 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.