Medicare in Davie County by the numbers
| Davie County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 10,088 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.6% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 12,224 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 8,211 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.2% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Davie County ranks 56th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 10,088 people in that age group, or 22.6% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). The 3,259 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 67.2% of people with Medicare in Davie County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Davie County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Davie County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 11,828 Medicare beneficiaries in Davie County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 13%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Davie County, CMS reported about 628 emergency room visits and 223 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 8% 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 Davie County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Davie County; we help Davie County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Davie County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Davie County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Davie County
People in Davie County live in communities such as Mocksville (6,147), Bermuda Run (3,239), Cooleemee (975) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Davie County, that means areas such as 27006, 27014, 27028, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Davie 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Davie County residents
Here is what we can help Davie 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 Davie County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Davie County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Davie County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecombe County | 10,519 | 67.4% | 21% | Metro |
| Stokes County | 10,609 | 70.8% | 16% | Metro |
| Person County | 8,542 | 62.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Yadkin County | 8,062 | 74.9% | 15% | Metro |
| Pender County | 12,496 | 52.5% | 11% | Metro |
| Alexander County | 7,554 | 64.2% | 13% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.