The numbers behind Medicare in Bertie County
| Bertie County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,432 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,697 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,198 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.1% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Bertie County comes in 83rd for residents age 65 and up (4,432). Older adults make up 26.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. About 1,347 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. CMS data show 56.1% of Bertie County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to 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 Bertie County
The USDA classifies Bertie County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 5,698 Medicare beneficiaries in Bertie County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 23% 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 Bertie County, CMS reported about 951 emergency room visits and 262 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 7% 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 Bertie County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Bertie County; we help Bertie County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bertie County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Bertie County:
- ECU Health Bertie Hospital — Windsor (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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 Bertie County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Bertie County at Windsor (3,250), Aulander (717), Lewiston Woodville (407), Colerain (206), Kelford (202), Powellsville (179), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Bertie County, that means areas such as 27805, 27847, 27849, 27872, 27924, 27957, 27967, 27983, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Bertie 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 Bertie County residents
Here is what we can help Bertie County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Bertie County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford County | 4,485 | 58.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Avery County | 4,248 | 55.3% | 15% | Rural |
| Clay County | 4,050 | 44.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Pamlico County | 3,999 | 42.9% | 9% | Rural |
| Perquimans County | 3,841 | 44.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Mitchell County | 3,835 | 56.3% | 17% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.