Greene County Medicare at a glance
| Greene County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,673 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.9% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,065 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,516 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.9% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 3,673 residents age 65 and older, Greene County is 91st among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 17.9% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. About 1,292 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 62% are 65 to 74, 28% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 61.9% of people with Medicare in Greene County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the North Carolina average of 57.9%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Greene County
Greene County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 4,251 Medicare beneficiaries in Greene County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the North Carolina average of 73. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. 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 Greene County, CMS reported about 481 emergency room visits and 206 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than 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 Greene County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Greene County; we help Greene County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Greene County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Greene 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.
Where people live in Greene County
People in Greene County live in communities such as Snow Hill (1,470), Hookerton (414), Walstonburg (195) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Greene County, that means areas such as 27888, 28538, 28554, 28580, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Greene 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Greene County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Greene County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Get a clear answer for Greene County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Greene County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowan County | 3,699 | 44.4% | 13% | Rural |
| Mitchell County | 3,835 | 56.3% | 17% | Rural |
| Perquimans County | 3,841 | 44.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Pamlico County | 3,999 | 42.9% | 9% | Rural |
| Alleghany County | 3,301 | 57.5% | 13% | Rural |
| Clay County | 4,050 | 44.8% | 12% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.