Medicare in Lenawee County by the numbers
| Lenawee County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 20,515 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.0% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 25,294 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 15,512 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.3% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Lenawee County ranks 22nd of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 20,515 people in that age group, or 21.0% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). Another 6,976 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Lenawee County is 61.3% of people with Medicare, close to the Michigan average of 63.6%. 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 Lenawee County
Lenawee 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 25,207 Medicare beneficiaries in Lenawee County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lenawee County, CMS reported about 627 emergency room visits and 214 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). 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 Lenawee County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Lenawee County; we help Lenawee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Lenawee County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Lenawee County:
- Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital — Adrian (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Lenawee County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Lenawee County at Adrian (20,238), Tecumseh (8,596), Blissfield (3,263), Clinton (2,487), Hudson (2,362), Morenci (2,222), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Lenawee County include 49220, 49221, 49228, 49229, 49235, 49236, 49238, 49247, 49248, 49253, 49256, 49265, 49268, 49276 and 4 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Lenawee 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Lenawee County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Lenawee County residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Lenawee County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County | 23,125 | 71.7% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Van Buren County | 15,575 | 64.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Shiawassee County | 13,947 | 67.9% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Marquette County | 13,861 | 59.1% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| St. Joseph County | 11,887 | 57.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Tuscola County | 11,856 | 68.1% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.