The numbers behind Medicare in Granville County
| Granville County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 11,428 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 13,922 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,991 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.4% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 11,428 residents age 65 and older, Granville County is 48th among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 18.4% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. Another 4,456 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 57.4% of people with Medicare in Granville County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Granville County
The USDA classifies Granville County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 13,287 Medicare beneficiaries in Granville County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the North Carolina average of 73. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. 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 Granville County, CMS reported about 598 emergency room visits and 213 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 Granville County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Granville County; we help Granville County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Granville County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Granville County:
- Granville Health Systems — Oxford (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Granville County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Granville County by 2023 Census population estimates are Oxford (8,972), Butner (8,108), Creedmoor (5,026), Stem (1,015), Stovall (344). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Granville County number 6: 27507, 27509, 27522, 27565, 27581, 27582. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Granville 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Granville County residents
Here is what we can help Granville 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.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Granville County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Granville County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 11,634 | 56.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Macon County | 11,200 | 45.6% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Beaufort County | 11,674 | 54.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Sampson County | 10,961 | 63.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Lenoir County | 11,901 | 57.8% | 25% | Smaller city/town |
| Transylvania County | 10,797 | 51.3% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.