Island County, Washington · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Island County, Washington
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Island County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Island County, WA scores 7.6/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 9,361 residents aged 75+, growing 23.3%, against 15 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.6/10
Strong
Population 75+
9,361
23.3% growth
Licensed homes
15
current supply
Demand rating
5.8/10
Moderate
Why Island County ranks here
Island County scores 7.6/10 (Strong) because its 9,361 seniors 75+ are growing 23.3% against just 15 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.5 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $76,740 and median home value of $593,300 signal the local private-pay base.
Island County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
9,361
75+ growth (10-yr)
23.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
5.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
15
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Island County?
Island County has 15 licensed assisted living homes, serving 9,361 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Island County a good market for assisted living?
Island County scores 7.6 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 23.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Island County?
The 75+ population in Island County is projected to change 23.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 5.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Island County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Island 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.