The numbers behind Medicare in Grant County
| Grant County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,782 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.5% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,425 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,519 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.4% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among West Virginia’s 55 counties, Grant County comes in 43rd for residents age 65 and up (2,782). Older adults make up 25.5% of the population here; the state figure is 21.5%. The 820 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 52% are 65 to 74, 36% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 44.4% of people with Medicare in Grant County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Grant County
Grant 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 3,407 Medicare beneficiaries in Grant County (2023). Their average age is 73, older than the West Virginia average of 72. About 23% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Grant County, CMS reported about 857 emergency room visits and 257 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and close to it for hospital stays (250). About 8% 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 Grant County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Grant County; we help Grant County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Grant County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Grant County:
- Grant Memorial Hospital — Petersburg (critical access; 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.
Where people live in Grant County
The largest communities in Grant County by 2023 Census population estimates are Petersburg (2,268), Bayard (193). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Grant County number 7: 26707, 26720, 26731, 26739, 26833, 26847, 26855. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Grant 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Grant County residents
Here is what we can help Grant County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Get a clear answer for Grant County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Grant County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Grant County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County | 3,047 | 64.8% | 23% | Rural |
| Monroe County | 3,227 | 48.3% | 17% | Rural |
| Summers County | 3,242 | 55.9% | 23% | Rural |
| Barbour County | 3,259 | 57.4% | 27% | Rural |
| Roane County | 3,347 | 58.3% | 26% | Rural |
| Pocahontas County | 2,201 | 51.8% | 21% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.