Medicare in Escambia County by the numbers
| Escambia County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,950 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.0% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,107 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,769 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Escambia County ranks 34th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,950 people in that age group, or 19.0% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). About 2,446 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 56% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Escambia County is 63.3% of people with Medicare, close to the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Escambia County
Escambia County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 9,266 Medicare beneficiaries in Escambia County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Escambia County, CMS reported about 861 emergency room visits and 312 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (600) and higher than it for hospital stays (247). About 16% 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 Escambia County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Escambia County; we help Escambia County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Escambia County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Escambia County:
- Atmore Community Hospital — Atmore (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- D W McMillan Memorial Hospital — Brewton (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 of 5)
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.
Where people live in Escambia County
The largest communities in Escambia County by 2023 Census population estimates are Atmore (8,315), Brewton (5,167), East Brewton (2,252), Flomaton (1,452), Riverview (164), Pollard (125). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Escambia County include 36426, 36441, 36502, 36503, 36543. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Escambia 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 Escambia County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Escambia County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Escambia County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 7,205 | 67.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Dallas County | 7,636 | 71.3% | 32% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin County | 5,628 | 54.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Covington County | 8,550 | 59.1% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Pike County | 5,274 | 68.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Barbour County | 5,060 | 65.9% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.