The numbers behind Medicare in Dallas County
| Dallas County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,636 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,132 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,227 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 71.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 7,636 residents age 65 and older, Dallas County is 32nd among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 21.1% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. The 2,738 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Dallas County is 71.3% of people with Medicare, higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Dallas County
Dallas County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 10,139 Medicare beneficiaries in Dallas County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 32% 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 Dallas County, CMS reported about 643 emergency room visits and 289 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and higher than it for hospital stays (247). About 9% 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 Dallas County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Dallas County; we help Dallas County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dallas County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dallas County:
- Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus — Selma (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Dallas County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Dallas County live in communities such as Selma (16,666), Valley Grande (3,982), Orrville (143) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Dallas County, that means areas such as 36701, 36703, 36759, 36761, 36767, 36773, 36775, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Dallas 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 Dallas County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Dallas County households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Dallas County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 7,205 | 67.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Escambia County | 6,950 | 63.3% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Covington County | 8,550 | 59.1% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Dale County | 9,256 | 57.6% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin County | 5,628 | 54.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Coffee County | 9,764 | 54.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.