The numbers behind Medicare in Crawford County
| Crawford County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,721 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.5% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,454 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,728 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.2% | 63.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Michigan’s 83 counties, Crawford County comes in 72nd for residents age 65 and up (3,721). Older adults make up 27.5% of the population here; the state figure is 19.2%. About 1,371 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, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 61.2% of Crawford County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 63.6% average across Michigan. 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 Crawford County
The USDA classifies Crawford County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 4,506 Medicare beneficiaries in Crawford County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Crawford County, CMS reported about 709 emergency room visits and 168 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 7% 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 Crawford County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Crawford County; we help Crawford County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Crawford County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Crawford County:
- Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital — Grayling (acute care; nonprofit; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Crawford County
The largest communities in Crawford County by 2023 Census population estimates are Grayling (1,946). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Crawford County, that means areas such as 49733, 49738, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Crawford 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Crawford County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Crawford County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Crawford 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?
Crawford County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County | 3,797 | 56.1% | 15% | Rural |
| Alcona County | 3,881 | 58.9% | 17% | Rural |
| Lake County | 3,513 | 68.3% | 28% | Rural |
| Missaukee County | 3,460 | 64.2% | 22% | Rural |
| Mackinac County | 3,325 | 57.3% | 15% | Rural |
| Arenac County | 4,200 | 65.8% | 23% | Rural |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.