The numbers behind Medicare in Newaygo County
| Newaygo County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 10,788 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 13,813 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,448 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 75.6% | 63.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Newaygo County ranks 35th of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 10,788 people in that age group, or 21.1% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). About 4,272 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 61% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 75.6% of people with Medicare in Newaygo County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Michigan average of 63.6%. 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 Newaygo County
Newaygo County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 13,477 Medicare beneficiaries in Newaygo County (2023). Their average age is 69, younger than the Michigan average of 72. About 28% 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 Newaygo County, CMS reported about 690 emergency room visits and 198 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Newaygo County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Newaygo County; we help Newaygo County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Newaygo County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Newaygo County:
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital — Fremont (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 5 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 Newaygo County
The largest communities in Newaygo County by 2023 Census population estimates are Fremont (4,595), Newaygo (2,542), White Cloud (1,477), Grant (979), Hesperia (371). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Newaygo County include 49309, 49312, 49327, 49337, 49338, 49349, 49412. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Newaygo 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Newaygo County residents
Here is what we can help Newaygo 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 Newaygo County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Newaygo County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Newaygo County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale County | 10,008 | 67.4% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Delta County | 9,798 | 56.6% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Tuscola County | 11,856 | 68.1% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| St. Joseph County | 11,887 | 57.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Isabella County | 9,296 | 59.2% | 26% | Smaller city/town |
| Branch County | 8,995 | 59.5% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.