The numbers behind Medicare in Chambers County
| Chambers County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,205 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,143 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,131 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.1% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 7,205 residents age 65 and older, Chambers County is 33rd among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 21.1% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. About 2,462 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 67.1% of people with Medicare in Chambers County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Chambers County
The USDA classifies Chambers County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 9,361 Medicare beneficiaries in Chambers County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 23% 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 Chambers County, CMS reported about 636 emergency room visits and 224 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 11% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Chambers County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Chambers County; we help Chambers County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Chambers County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Chambers County:
- EAMC - Lanier — Valley (rural emergency; 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.
Where people live in Chambers County
People in Chambers County live in communities such as Valley (10,308), Lanett (6,751), La Fayette (2,625), Cusseta (149), Five Points (117), Waverly (93) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Chambers County number 5: 36852, 36854, 36855, 36862, 36863. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Chambers 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Chambers County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Chambers County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Chambers County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | 6,950 | 63.3% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Dallas County | 7,636 | 71.3% | 32% | Smaller city/town |
| Covington County | 8,550 | 59.1% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin County | 5,628 | 54.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Pike County | 5,274 | 68.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Dale County | 9,256 | 57.6% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.