The numbers behind Medicare in Dickinson County
| Dickinson County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,480 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.9% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,739 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,963 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.2% | 63.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Dickinson County ranks 59th of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,480 people in that age group, or 24.9% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). Another 2,056 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 51.2% of Dickinson County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 63.6% average across Michigan. 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 Dickinson County
The USDA classifies Dickinson County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 7,678 Medicare beneficiaries in Dickinson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Dickinson County, CMS reported about 602 emergency room visits and 166 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). About 5% 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 Dickinson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Dickinson County; we help Dickinson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dickinson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dickinson County:
- Dickinson County Memorial Hospital — Iron Mountain (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Dickinson County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Dickinson County at Iron Mountain (7,519), Kingsford (5,134), Norway (2,837), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Dickinson County include 49801, 49802, 49815, 49831, 49834, 49852, 49870, 49876, 49877, 49881, 49892. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Dickinson 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Dickinson County residents
Here is what we can help Dickinson 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.
Let’s check your Dickinson County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Dickinson County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | 6,389 | 55.7% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Houghton County | 6,911 | 53.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Otsego County | 5,853 | 55.5% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Wexford County | 7,189 | 65.5% | 25% | Smaller city/town |
| Chippewa County | 7,207 | 56.1% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Manistee County | 7,368 | 63.0% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.