Medicare in Stanly County by the numbers
| Stanly County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 12,595 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 15,862 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,196 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.3% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Stanly County ranks 43rd of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 12,595 people in that age group, or 19.2% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). The 4,432 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. CMS data show 64.3% of Stanly County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than 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 Stanly County
The USDA classifies Stanly 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 15,756 Medicare beneficiaries in Stanly County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. 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 Stanly County, CMS reported about 695 emergency room visits and 257 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 9% 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 Stanly County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Stanly County; we help Stanly County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Stanly County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Stanly County:
- Stanly Regional Medical Center — Albemarle (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Stanly County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Stanly County at Albemarle (16,936), Locust (5,170), Norwood (2,462), Oakboro (2,218), Badin (1,864), Stanfield (1,659), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Stanly County include 28001, 28009, 28097, 28109, 28127, 28128, 28129, 28137, 28163. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Stanly 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 Stanly County residents
Here is what we can help Stanly County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Stanly County
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Stanly County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir County | 11,901 | 57.8% | 25% | Smaller city/town |
| Beaufort County | 11,674 | 54.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Lee County | 11,634 | 56.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Granville County | 11,428 | 57.4% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Macon County | 11,200 | 45.6% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Sampson County | 10,961 | 63.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.