Medicare in Webster County by the numbers
| Webster County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,117 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.3% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,481 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,749 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.5% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among West Virginia’s 55 counties, Webster County comes in 45th for residents age 65 and up (2,117). Older adults make up 26.3% of the population here; the state figure is 21.5%. About 622 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 70.5% of people with Medicare in Webster County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than 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 Webster County
Webster County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,641 Medicare beneficiaries in Webster County (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the West Virginia average of 72. About 37% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Webster County, CMS reported about 887 emergency room visits and 179 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and lower than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Webster County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Webster County; we help Webster County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Webster County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Webster County:
- Webster Memorial Hospital — Webster Springs (critical access; nonprofit; 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.
Webster County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Webster County live in communities such as Addison (Webster Springs) (689), Cowen (469), Camden-on-Gauley (122) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Webster County, that means areas such as 26203, 26206, 26208, 26215, 26217, 26222, 26266, 26288, 26298, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Webster 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Webster County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Webster 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 Webster County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Webster County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Webster County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas County | 2,201 | 51.8% | 21% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 1,992 | 53.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Ritchie County | 1,950 | 53.8% | 22% | Rural |
| Tucker County | 1,888 | 56.7% | 20% | Rural |
| Pendleton County | 1,810 | 50.1% | 19% | Rural |
| Doddridge County | 1,761 | 52.0% | 20% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.