Bibb County Medicare at a glance
| Bibb County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,999 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.3% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,818 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,387 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 3,999 residents age 65 and older, Bibb County is 49th among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 18.3% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. The 1,430 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 56% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 70.3% of people with Medicare in Bibb County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Bibb County
Bibb 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 4,955 Medicare beneficiaries in Bibb County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 22% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Bibb County, CMS reported about 694 emergency room visits and 274 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 10% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Bibb County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Bibb County; we help Bibb County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bibb County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Bibb County:
- Bibb Medical Center — Centreville (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Bibb County
People in Bibb County live in communities such as Centreville (2,701), Brent (2,659), Woodstock (1,441), West Blocton (1,189), Vance (82) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Bibb County number 7: 35034, 35035, 35042, 35074, 35184, 35188, 36792. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Bibb 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Bibb County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Bibb 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 Bibb County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Bibb County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Bibb County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County | 4,029 | 64.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
| Henry County | 4,329 | 66.3% | 15% | Metro |
| Hale County | 3,003 | 68.3% | 31% | Metro |
| Geneva County | 5,707 | 61.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Lowndes County | 2,072 | 74.7% | 21% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.