Medicare in Antrim County by the numbers
| Antrim County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,128 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 29.2% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,514 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,057 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.4% | 63.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 7,128 residents age 65 and older, Antrim County is 57th among 83 Michigan counties for older residents. That group is 29.2% of its population, compared with 19.2% across Michigan. About 2,336 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Antrim County is 59.4% of people with Medicare, close to the Michigan average of 63.6%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Antrim County
The USDA classifies Antrim County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 8,438 Medicare beneficiaries in Antrim County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Antrim County, CMS reported about 575 emergency room visits and 189 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). About 6% 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 Antrim County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Antrim County; we help Antrim County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Antrim County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Antrim County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Antrim County
The largest communities in Antrim County by 2023 Census population estimates are Elk Rapids (1,594), Mancelona (1,388), Bellaire (1,038), Central Lake (977), Ellsworth (361). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Antrim County number 11: 49611, 49612, 49615, 49622, 49627, 49629, 49648, 49659, 49727, 49729, 49730. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Antrim 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Antrim County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Antrim County households, including 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 Antrim County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Antrim County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin County | 7,146 | 66.9% | 19% | Rural |
| Oceana County | 6,224 | 70.9% | 21% | Rural |
| Clare County | 8,099 | 67.4% | 27% | Rural |
| Ogemaw County | 5,944 | 59.4% | 21% | Rural |
| Huron County | 8,590 | 55.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Osceola County | 5,347 | 66.8% | 21% | Rural |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.