Conecuh County Medicare at a glance
| Conecuh County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,819 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.2% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,567 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,334 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.4% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Conecuh County ranks 59th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,819 people in that age group, or 25.2% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). About 855 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 65.4% of people with Medicare in Conecuh County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Conecuh County
Conecuh County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 3,688 Medicare beneficiaries in Conecuh County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Conecuh County, CMS reported about 681 emergency room visits and 337 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (600) and higher than it for hospital stays (247). About 13% 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 Conecuh County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Conecuh County; we help Conecuh County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Conecuh County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Conecuh County:
- Evergreen Medical Center — Evergreen (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Conecuh County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Conecuh County by 2023 Census population estimates are Evergreen (3,359), Castleberry (468), Repton (229), McKenzie (11). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Conecuh County, that means areas such as 36401, 36432, 36454, 36456, 36473, 36475, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Conecuh 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 Conecuh County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Conecuh 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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Conecuh County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Crenshaw County | 2,633 | 65.2% | 21% | Rural |
| Choctaw County | 3,040 | 59.6% | 21% | Rural |
| Cleburne County | 3,053 | 53.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Clay County | 3,084 | 63.0% | 17% | Rural |
| Lamar County | 3,105 | 45.2% | 18% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.