The numbers behind Medicare in Macon County
| Macon County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,029 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.9% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,838 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,123 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.6% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,029 residents age 65 and older, Macon County is 48th among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 21.9% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. About 1,236 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 64.6% of Macon County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 61.5% average across Alabama. 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 Macon County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Macon County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 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 4,854 Medicare beneficiaries in Macon County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Macon County, CMS reported about 561 emergency room visits and 198 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and lower than it for hospital stays (247). 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 Macon County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Macon County; we help Macon County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Macon County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Macon 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.
Macon County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Macon County at Tuskegee (8,765), Notasulga (823), Franklin (567), Shorter (371), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Macon County number 6: 36031, 36039, 36075, 36083, 36088, 36866. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Macon 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Macon County residents
Here is what we can help Macon County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Macon County options together
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Macon County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County | 3,999 | 70.3% | 22% | Metro |
| Henry County | 4,329 | 66.3% | 15% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
| Hale County | 3,003 | 68.3% | 31% | Metro |
| Geneva County | 5,707 | 61.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Lowndes County | 2,072 | 74.7% | 21% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.