The numbers behind Medicare in Taylor County
| Taylor County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,573 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.8% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,207 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,281 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.2% | 56.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 3,573 residents age 65 and older, Taylor County is 34th among 55 West Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 21.8% of its population, compared with 21.5% across West Virginia. Another 1,092 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Taylor County is 54.2% of people with Medicare, close to the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Taylor County
The USDA classifies Taylor 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 4,163 Medicare beneficiaries in Taylor County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the West Virginia average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Taylor County, CMS reported about 751 emergency room visits and 227 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (684) and close to it for hospital stays (250). About 8% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Taylor County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Taylor County; we help Taylor County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Taylor County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Taylor County:
- Grafton City Hospital — Grafton (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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 Taylor County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Taylor County at Grafton (4,589), Flemington (304), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Taylor County include 26347, 26354, 26424, 26435, 26440. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Taylor 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Taylor County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Taylor County households, including Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Taylor County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
Taylor County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzel County | 3,224 | 63.3% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Upshur County | 5,257 | 60.0% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Mason County | 5,740 | 61.8% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Mineral County | 6,202 | 41.1% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Randolph County | 6,232 | 54.4% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Logan County | 7,044 | 65.3% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.