Medicare in Talladega County by the numbers
| Talladega County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 16,185 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.9% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 20,693 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 14,117 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.2% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Talladega County comes in 18th for residents age 65 and up (16,185). Older adults make up 19.9% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. The 5,671 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 68.2% of Talladega County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 61.5% average across Alabama. 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 Talladega County
The USDA classifies Talladega County as: urban population of 20,000 or more, 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 21,119 Medicare beneficiaries in Talladega County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Talladega County, CMS reported about 625 emergency room visits and 263 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 12% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Talladega County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Talladega County; we help Talladega County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Talladega County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Talladega County:
- Citizens Baptist Medical Center — Talladega (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 of 5)
- Coosa Valley Medical Center — Sylacauga (acute care; government-owned; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Talladega County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Talladega County at Talladega (14,768), Sylacauga (12,216), Lincoln (7,514), Childersburg (4,637), Oxford (4,467), Munford (1,343), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Talladega County include 35014, 35032, 35044, 35096, 35149, 35150, 35151, 35160, 36260, 36268. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Talladega 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 Talladega County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Talladega County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Talladega County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | 17,500 | 57.4% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Cullman County | 17,862 | 60.1% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| DeKalb County | 13,132 | 57.9% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 11,383 | 57.1% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Tallapoosa County | 9,836 | 60.9% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Coffee County | 9,764 | 54.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.