The numbers behind Medicare in Moore County
| Moore County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 25,839 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 30,454 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 15,404 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.6% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Moore County comes in 22nd for residents age 65 and up (25,839). Older adults make up 24.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. The 7,303 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 53% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 35% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 50.6% of people with Medicare in Moore County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Moore County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Moore 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 29,545 Medicare beneficiaries in Moore County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than the North Carolina average of 73. About 7% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Moore County, CMS reported about 425 emergency room visits and 197 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). 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 Moore County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Moore County; we help Moore County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Moore County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Moore County:
- Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital — Pinehurst (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 Moore County
People in Moore County live in communities such as Pinehurst (18,449), Southern Pines (16,728), Aberdeen (9,488), Whispering Pines (5,320), Carthage (2,951), Pinebluff (1,536) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Moore County number 12: 27242, 27259, 27281, 27325, 27376, 28315, 28327, 28350, 28373, 28374, 28387, 28394. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Moore 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Moore County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Moore County residents we can compare 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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Moore County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt County | 26,398 | 56.8% | 17% | Metro |
| Orange County | 25,228 | 52.0% | 9% | Metro |
| Rowan County | 27,394 | 65.5% | 13% | Metro |
| Randolph County | 27,575 | 72.5% | 17% | Metro |
| Onslow County | 22,467 | 45.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Chatham County | 21,174 | 49.6% | 6% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.