Medicare in Halifax County by the numbers
| Halifax County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 10,598 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.4% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 14,742 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 9,083 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.6% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Halifax County comes in 54th for residents age 65 and up (10,598). Older adults make up 22.4% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. The 3,653 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Halifax County is 61.6% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Halifax County
Halifax 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 14,227 Medicare beneficiaries in Halifax County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 23% 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 Halifax County, CMS reported about 692 emergency room visits and 231 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Halifax County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Halifax County; we help Halifax County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Halifax County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Halifax County:
- ECU Health North Hospital — Roanoke Rapids (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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 Halifax County
People in Halifax County live in communities such as Roanoke Rapids (14,669), Enfield (1,798), Scotland Neck (1,598), Weldon (1,383), Littleton (543), Hobgood (261) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Halifax County include 27823, 27839, 27844, 27850, 27870, 27874, 27890. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Halifax 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 Halifax County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Halifax County residents we can compare 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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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Halifax County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Halifax County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus County | 10,623 | 60.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Transylvania County | 10,797 | 51.3% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Sampson County | 10,961 | 63.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Macon County | 11,200 | 45.6% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| McDowell County | 9,864 | 64.0% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Granville County | 11,428 | 57.4% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.