The numbers behind Medicare in Perquimans County
| Perquimans County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,841 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.7% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,475 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,970 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.0% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Perquimans County comes in 88th for residents age 65 and up (3,841). Older adults make up 28.7% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. About 1,150 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 44.0% of people with Medicare in Perquimans County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Perquimans County
The USDA classifies Perquimans County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 4,436 Medicare beneficiaries in Perquimans County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Perquimans County, CMS reported about 709 emergency room visits and 212 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Perquimans County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Perquimans County; we help Perquimans County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Perquimans County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Perquimans 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.
Perquimans County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Perquimans County live in communities such as Hertford (1,980), Winfall (569) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Perquimans County, that means areas such as 27919, 27944, 27985, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Perquimans 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 Perquimans County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Perquimans County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your Perquimans County options together
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Perquimans County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County | 3,835 | 56.3% | 17% | Rural |
| Chowan County | 3,699 | 44.4% | 13% | Rural |
| Pamlico County | 3,999 | 42.9% | 9% | Rural |
| Greene County | 3,673 | 61.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Clay County | 4,050 | 44.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Avery County | 4,248 | 55.3% | 15% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.