The numbers behind Medicare in Nash County
| Nash County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 19,132 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.8% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 24,315 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 14,594 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.0% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Nash County comes in 33rd for residents age 65 and up (19,132). Older adults make up 19.8% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. Another 6,743 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 60.0% of Nash County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 57.9% average across North Carolina. 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 Nash County
Nash County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 24,105 Medicare beneficiaries in Nash County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Nash County, CMS reported about 633 emergency room visits and 247 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 8% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Nash County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Nash County; we help Nash County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Nash County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Nash County:
- UNC Health Nash — Rocky Mount (acute care; government-owned; 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.
Nash County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Nash County at Rocky Mount (38,996), Nashville (5,737), Red Oak (3,425), Spring Hope (1,333), Dortches (1,113), Sharpsburg (1,095), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Nash County number 7: 27557, 27803, 27804, 27807, 27856, 27878, 27882. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Nash 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Nash County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Nash County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Nash County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 18,924 | 61.1% | 10% | Metro |
| Burke County | 19,499 | 65.2% | 19% | Metro |
| Rockingham County | 20,123 | 76.8% | 21% | Metro |
| Wayne County | 20,839 | 58.2% | 17% | Metro |
| Caldwell County | 17,365 | 68.8% | 17% | 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.