Medicare in Caswell County by the numbers
| Caswell County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,356 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.5% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,541 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,258 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.1% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Caswell County ranks 77th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,356 people in that age group, or 23.5% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). About 1,694 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Caswell County is 65.1% of people with Medicare, higher than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Caswell County
Caswell County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 6,286 Medicare beneficiaries in Caswell County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the North Carolina average of 73. About 22% 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 Caswell County, CMS reported about 609 emergency room visits and 197 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 8% 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 Caswell County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Caswell County; we help Caswell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Caswell County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Caswell 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.
Caswell County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Caswell County by 2023 Census population estimates are Yanceyville (2,002), Milton (154). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Caswell County, that means areas such as 27212, 27291, 27305, 27311, 27314, 27315, 27379, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Caswell 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Caswell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Caswell County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Caswell County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 5,232 | 66.5% | 18% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 5,096 | 59.5% | 19% | Rural |
| Yancey County | 5,034 | 53.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Montgomery County | 5,934 | 68.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Hertford County | 4,485 | 58.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Bertie County | 4,432 | 56.1% | 23% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.