Medicare in Coffee County by the numbers
| Coffee County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,764 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.5% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,946 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,492 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Coffee County ranks 27th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,764 people in that age group, or 17.5% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). The 3,286 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 54.3% of Coffee County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 61.5% average across Alabama. 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 Coffee County
Coffee County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 11,977 Medicare beneficiaries in Coffee County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Coffee County, CMS reported about 652 emergency room visits and 202 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Coffee County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Coffee County; we help Coffee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Coffee County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Coffee County:
- Medical Center Enterprise — Enterprise (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Coffee County
The largest communities in Coffee County by 2023 Census population estimates are Enterprise (29,626), Elba (3,522), New Brockton (1,498), Kinston (595). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Coffee County, that means areas such as 36323, 36330, 36346, 36351, 36453, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Coffee 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 Coffee County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Coffee County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Get a clear answer for Coffee County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Coffee County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Coffee County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa County | 9,836 | 60.9% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Dale County | 9,256 | 57.6% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Covington County | 8,550 | 59.1% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 11,383 | 57.1% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Dallas County | 7,636 | 71.3% | 32% | 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.