Medicare in Choctaw County by the numbers
| Choctaw County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,040 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.8% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,807 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,269 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.6% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Choctaw County comes in 57th for residents age 65 and up (3,040). Older adults make up 24.8% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. The 1,020 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Choctaw County is 59.6% of people with Medicare, close to the Alabama average of 61.5%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Choctaw County
Choctaw County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 3,959 Medicare beneficiaries in Choctaw County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 21% 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 Choctaw County, CMS reported about 764 emergency room visits and 225 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Choctaw County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Choctaw County; we help Choctaw County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Choctaw County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Choctaw County:
- Ochsner Choctaw General — Butler (critical access; nonprofit; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Choctaw County
The largest communities in Choctaw County by 2023 Census population estimates are Butler (1,767), Gilbertown (714), Lisman (415), Silas (365), Pennington (325), Toxey (137). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Choctaw County number 10: 36904, 36908, 36910, 36912, 36913, 36915, 36916, 36919, 36921, 36922. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County residents
Here is what we can help Choctaw County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Choctaw County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Choctaw County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Choctaw County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County | 3,053 | 53.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Clay County | 3,084 | 63.0% | 17% | Rural |
| Lamar County | 3,105 | 45.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Washington County | 3,240 | 63.3% | 18% | Rural |
| Conecuh County | 2,819 | 65.4% | 22% | Rural |
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.