Gogebic County Medicare at a glance
| Gogebic County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,277 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 30.1% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,712 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,160 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.8% | 63.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 4,277 residents age 65 and older, Gogebic County is 67th among 83 Michigan counties for older residents. That group is 30.1% of its population, compared with 19.2% across Michigan. Another 1,268 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 45.8% of people with Medicare in Gogebic County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Michigan average of 63.6%. 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 Gogebic County
The USDA classifies Gogebic 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 4,762 Medicare beneficiaries in Gogebic County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Gogebic County, CMS reported about 612 emergency room visits and 176 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Gogebic County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Gogebic County; we help Gogebic County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Gogebic County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Gogebic County:
- Aspirus Ironwood Hospital — Ironwood (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Where people live in Gogebic County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Gogebic County at Ironwood (4,957), Bessemer (1,779), Wakefield (1,681), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Gogebic County include 49911, 49938, 49947, 49959, 49968, 49969. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Gogebic 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Gogebic County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Gogebic County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Gogebic County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | 5,853 | 55.5% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Menominee County | 6,389 | 55.7% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Dickinson County | 6,480 | 51.2% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Houghton County | 6,911 | 53.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Wexford County | 7,189 | 65.5% | 25% | Smaller city/town |
| Chippewa County | 7,207 | 56.1% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.