Medicare in Mason County by the numbers
| Mason County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,740 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.2% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,822 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,219 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.8% | 56.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Mason County ranks 25th of 55 West Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,740 people in that age group, or 23.2% of residents (statewide: 21.5%). Another 1,809 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 61.8% of people with Medicare in Mason County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Mason County
Mason County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 7,102 Medicare beneficiaries in Mason County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the West Virginia average of 72. About 24% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Mason County, CMS reported about 757 emergency room visits and 242 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (684) and close to it for hospital stays (250). 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 Mason County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Mason County; we help Mason County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Mason County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Mason County:
- Rivers Health — Point Pleasant (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 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 Mason County
The largest communities in Mason County by 2023 Census population estimates are Point Pleasant (3,908), New Haven (1,418), Mason (834), Hartford City (494), Henderson (221), Leon (129). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Mason County include 25106, 25123, 25187, 25247, 25253, 25260, 25264, 25265, 25287, 25502, 25503, 25515, 25550. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Mason 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Mason County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Mason County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Mason County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County | 6,202 | 41.1% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Upshur County | 5,257 | 60.0% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Randolph County | 6,232 | 54.4% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Logan County | 7,044 | 65.3% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Taylor County | 3,573 | 54.2% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Greenbrier County | 8,112 | 52.6% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.