Medicare in Perry County by the numbers
| Perry County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,722 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.3% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,482 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,797 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 72.4% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Perry County comes in 67th for residents age 65 and up (1,722). Older adults make up 22.3% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. The 522 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 55% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Perry County is 72.4% of people with Medicare, higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Perry County
Perry County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 2,690 Medicare beneficiaries in Perry County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 39% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Perry County, CMS reported about 504 emergency room visits and 219 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 11% 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 Perry County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Perry County; we help Perry County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Perry County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Perry 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.
Where people live in Perry County
The largest communities in Perry County by 2023 Census population estimates are Marion (2,734), Uniontown (1,963). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Perry County, that means areas such as 36756, 36765, 36786, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Perry 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Perry County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Perry County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Perry County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock County | 1,907 | 81.1% | 29% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 2,351 | 70.3% | 31% | Rural |
| Sumter County | 2,408 | 66.8% | 32% | Rural |
| Crenshaw County | 2,633 | 65.2% | 21% | Rural |
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Conecuh County | 2,819 | 65.4% | 22% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.