The numbers behind Medicare in Manistee County
| Manistee County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,368 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.8% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,652 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,453 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.0% | 63.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Manistee County ranks 53rd of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,368 people in that age group, or 28.8% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). The 2,162 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 63.0% of Manistee County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 63.6% average across Michigan. 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 Manistee County
Manistee County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 8,537 Medicare beneficiaries in Manistee County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Manistee County, CMS reported about 696 emergency room visits and 180 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Manistee County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Manistee County; we help Manistee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Manistee County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Manistee County:
- Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital — Manistee (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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 Manistee County
People in Manistee County live in communities such as Manistee (6,279), Kaleva (527), Eastlake (421), Onekama (404), Bear Lake (337), Copemish (193) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Manistee County, that means areas such as 49613, 49614, 49619, 49625, 49626, 49634, 49645, 49660, 49675, 49689, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Manistee 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Manistee County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Manistee County households, including Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Get a clear answer for Manistee County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Manistee County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County | 7,377 | 56.6% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Alpena County | 7,403 | 57.6% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Gratiot County | 7,437 | 67.6% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Chippewa County | 7,207 | 56.1% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Wexford County | 7,189 | 65.5% | 25% | Smaller city/town |
| Cheboygan County | 7,676 | 57.2% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.