Mingo County Medicare at a glance
| Mingo County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,822 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.9% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,486 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,510 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 69.5% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among West Virginia’s 55 counties, Mingo County comes in 29th for residents age 65 and up (4,822). Older adults make up 21.9% of the population here; the state figure is 21.5%. The 1,571 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 63% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 69.5% of people with Medicare in Mingo County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Mingo County
Mingo County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 6,791 Medicare beneficiaries in Mingo County (2023). Their average age is 68, younger than the West Virginia average of 72. About 35% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Mingo County, CMS reported about 808 emergency room visits and 303 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and higher than it for hospital stays (250). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Mingo County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Mingo County; we help Mingo County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Mingo County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Mingo County:
- Williamson Memorial — Williamson (acute care; nonprofit; no emergency department)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Mingo County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Mingo County live in communities such as Williamson (2,831), Delbarton (395), Matewan (381), Gilbert (311), Kermit (294) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Mingo County include 24851, 25608, 25621, 25651, 25661, 25666, 25667, 25670, 25671, 25672, 25674, 25676, 25678, 25685 and 4 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Mingo 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Mingo County residents
Here is what we can help Mingo County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Mingo County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Mingo County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Mingo County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County | 4,824 | 68.5% | 31% | Rural |
| Lincoln County | 4,266 | 72.0% | 33% | Rural |
| McDowell County | 4,111 | 67.2% | 44% | Rural |
| Nicholas County | 5,926 | 64.3% | 22% | Rural |
| Jackson County | 6,009 | 61.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Lewis County | 3,471 | 60.5% | 24% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.