Medicare in Anson County by the numbers
| Anson County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,418 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,738 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,840 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.9% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Anson County ranks 84th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,418 people in that age group, or 20.2% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). Another 1,425 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Anson County is 66.9% of people with Medicare, higher than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Anson County
Anson County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 5,878 Medicare beneficiaries in Anson County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 23% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Anson County, CMS reported about 877 emergency room visits and 261 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 9% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Anson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Anson County; we help Anson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Anson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Anson County:
- Atrium Health Anson — Wadesboro (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Anson County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Anson County at Wadesboro (4,935), Polkton (2,268), Ansonville (443), Lilesville (391), Peachland (386), Morven (327), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Anson County, that means areas such as 28007, 28091, 28102, 28119, 28133, 28135, 28170, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Anson County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Anson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Anson County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Anson County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Anson County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 5,186 | 57.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Currituck County | 5,722 | 33.0% | 8% | Metro |
| Gates County | 2,418 | 43.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Hoke County | 6,616 | 58.8% | 18% | Metro |
| Camden County | 1,944 | 33.5% | 8% | Metro |
| Alexander County | 7,554 | 64.2% | 13% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.