Medicare in Menominee County by the numbers
| Menominee County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,389 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.8% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,177 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,001 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 55.7% | 63.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 6,389 residents age 65 and older, Menominee County is 60th among 83 Michigan counties for older residents. That group is 27.8% of its population, compared with 19.2% across Michigan. About 2,001 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 55.7% of Menominee County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 63.6% average across Michigan. 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 Menominee County
Menominee 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, not 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 7,128 Medicare beneficiaries in Menominee County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Menominee County, CMS reported about 500 emergency room visits and 167 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). About 6% 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 Menominee County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Menominee County; we help Menominee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Menominee County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Menominee 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.
Where people live in Menominee County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Menominee County at Menominee (8,207), Stephenson (799), Powers (376), Daggett (203), Carney (177), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Menominee County include 49812, 49821, 49847, 49848, 49858, 49863, 49873, 49874, 49886, 49887, 49893, 49896. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Menominee 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 Menominee County residents
Here is what we can help Menominee County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Menominee County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County | 6,480 | 51.2% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Houghton County | 6,911 | 53.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Otsego County | 5,853 | 55.5% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Wexford County | 7,189 | 65.5% | 25% | Smaller city/town |
| Chippewa County | 7,207 | 56.1% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Manistee County | 7,368 | 63.0% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.