Medicare in Currituck County by the numbers
| Currituck County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,722 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.1% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,328 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,420 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.0% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 5,722 residents age 65 and older, Currituck County is 75th among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 18.1% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. The 2,669 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 65% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 28% is 75 to 84 and 6% is 85 or older. CMS data show 33.0% of Currituck County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 57.9% average across North Carolina. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Currituck County
Currituck 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 6,755 Medicare beneficiaries in Currituck County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Currituck County, CMS reported about 590 emergency room visits and 219 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Currituck County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Currituck County; we help Currituck County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Currituck County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Currituck 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.
Currituck County: communities and ZIP codes
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Currituck County, that means areas such as 27916, 27917, 27923, 27927, 27929, 27939, 27941, 27947, 27950, 27956, 27958, 27964, 27965, 27966 and 1 more, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Currituck 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 Currituck County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Currituck County residents we can compare 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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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Currituck County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Currituck County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 5,186 | 57.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Hoke County | 6,616 | 58.8% | 18% | Metro |
| Anson County | 4,418 | 66.9% | 23% | Metro |
| Alexander County | 7,554 | 64.2% | 13% | Metro |
| Yadkin County | 8,062 | 74.9% | 15% | Metro |
| Person County | 8,542 | 62.7% | 14% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.