Medicare in Butler County by the numbers
| Butler County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,066 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.1% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,035 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,364 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.8% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Butler County ranks 47th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,066 people in that age group, or 22.1% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). The 1,262 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 13% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Butler County is 66.8% of people with Medicare, higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Butler County
The USDA classifies Butler 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 5,221 Medicare beneficiaries in Butler County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Butler County, CMS reported about 581 emergency room visits and 198 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and lower than it for hospital stays (247). About 11% 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 Butler County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Butler County; we help Butler County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Butler County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Butler County:
- The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- LV Stabler Hospital — Greenville (acute care; for-profit; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Butler County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Butler County by 2023 Census population estimates are Greenville (7,030), Georgiana (1,273), McKenzie (483). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Butler County include 36030, 36033, 36037. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Butler 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 Butler County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Butler County households, including 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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Butler County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo County | 3,918 | 64.2% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Barbour County | 5,060 | 65.9% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Pike County | 5,274 | 68.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin County | 5,628 | 54.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Escambia County | 6,950 | 63.3% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Chambers County | 7,205 | 67.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.