Medicare in Calhoun County by the numbers
| Calhoun County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 21,825 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.7% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 27,991 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 15,958 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.0% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 21,825 residents age 65 and older, Calhoun County is 10th among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 18.7% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. About 7,597 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 57.0% of people with Medicare in Calhoun County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Calhoun County
Calhoun County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 28,769 Medicare beneficiaries in Calhoun County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Calhoun County, CMS reported about 545 emergency room visits and 267 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 14% 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 Calhoun County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Calhoun County; we help Calhoun County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Calhoun County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Calhoun County:
- Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center — Anniston (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 of 5)
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.
Where people live in Calhoun County
The largest communities in Calhoun County by 2023 Census population estimates are Anniston (21,167), Oxford (17,611), Jacksonville (14,682), Piedmont (4,705), Weaver (3,330), Ohatchee (1,197). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Calhoun County include 36201, 36203, 36205, 36206, 36207, 36250, 36265, 36271, 36277, 36279. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Calhoun 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Calhoun County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Calhoun County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Calhoun County options together
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Calhoun County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 20,813 | 60.9% | 14% | Metro |
| Etowah County | 20,695 | 66.4% | 21% | Metro |
| Morgan County | 23,040 | 55.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Lauderdale County | 20,189 | 54.8% | 13% | Metro |
| Limestone County | 18,332 | 52.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Lee County | 25,595 | 58.0% | 12% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.