Medicare in Sampson County by the numbers
| Sampson County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 10,961 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 13,788 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 8,812 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.9% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Sampson County ranks 50th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 10,961 people in that age group, or 18.4% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). Another 3,737 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Sampson County is 63.9% of people with Medicare, higher 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 Sampson County
The USDA classifies Sampson County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 14,039 Medicare beneficiaries in Sampson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Sampson County, CMS reported about 733 emergency room visits and 247 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 10% 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 Sampson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Sampson County; we help Sampson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Sampson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Sampson County:
- Sampson Regional Medical Center — Clinton (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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 Sampson County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Sampson County at Clinton (8,320), Roseboro (1,155), Garland (601), Newton Grove (578), Salemburg (456), Turkey (214), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Sampson County number 10: 28318, 28328, 28341, 28344, 28366, 28382, 28385, 28393, 28441, 28444. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Sampson 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 Sampson County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Sampson 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).
Let’s check your Sampson County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Sampson County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania County | 10,797 | 51.3% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Macon County | 11,200 | 45.6% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Columbus County | 10,623 | 60.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Halifax County | 10,598 | 61.6% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Granville County | 11,428 | 57.4% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Lee County | 11,634 | 56.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.