Davidson County Medicare at a glance
| Davidson County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 33,888 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.4% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 42,101 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 30,042 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 71.4% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 33,888 residents age 65 and older, Davidson County is 14th among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 19.4% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. About 12,423 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. About 71.4% of people with Medicare in Davidson County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Davidson County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Davidson County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 41,058 Medicare beneficiaries in Davidson County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Davidson County, CMS reported about 598 emergency room visits and 228 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 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 Davidson County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Davidson County; we help Davidson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Davidson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Davidson County:
- Lexington Memorial Hospital — Lexington (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
- Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center — Thomasville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Where people live in Davidson County
People in Davidson County live in communities such as Thomasville (26,916), Lexington (19,840), High Point (6,988), Midway (4,948), Wallburg (3,188), Denton (1,556) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Davidson County include 27107, 27239, 27292, 27295, 27299, 27351, 27360, 27374. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Davidson 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 Davidson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Davidson County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Davidson County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston County | 33,935 | 56.9% | 14% | Metro |
| Iredell County | 34,075 | 60.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Cabarrus County | 33,340 | 63.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Union County | 35,466 | 53.3% | 9% | Metro |
| Henderson County | 32,282 | 47.3% | 7% | Metro |
| Catawba County | 31,389 | 59.5% | 14% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.