The numbers behind Medicare in Crenshaw County
| Crenshaw County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,633 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.1% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,795 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,476 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.2% | 61.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 2,633 residents age 65 and older, Crenshaw County is 61st among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 20.1% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. About 931 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 65.2% of people with Medicare in Crenshaw County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 3,653 Medicare beneficiaries in Crenshaw County (2023). Their average age is 73, 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 Crenshaw County, CMS reported about 814 emergency room visits and 252 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 10% 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 Crenshaw County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Crenshaw County; we help Crenshaw County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Crenshaw County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Crenshaw County:
- Crenshaw Community Hospital — Luverne (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Crenshaw County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Crenshaw County at Luverne (2,688), Brantley (803), Rutledge (349), Dozier (285), Glenwood (151), Petrey (64), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Crenshaw County number 6: 36009, 36041, 36042, 36046, 36049, 36071. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Crenshaw County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Let’s check your Crenshaw County options together
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Crenshaw County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Conecuh County | 2,819 | 65.4% | 22% | Rural |
| Sumter County | 2,408 | 66.8% | 32% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 2,351 | 70.3% | 31% | Rural |
| Choctaw County | 3,040 | 59.6% | 21% | Rural |
| Cleburne County | 3,053 | 53.7% | 18% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.