Medicare in Greene County by the numbers
| Greene County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,897 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.8% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,312 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,706 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 73.8% | 61.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Greene County comes in 66th for residents age 65 and up (1,897). Older adults make up 25.8% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. About 522 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Greene County is 73.8% of people with Medicare, higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Greene County
Greene County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 2,395 Medicare beneficiaries in Greene County (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the Alabama average of 72. About 33% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Greene County, CMS reported about 556 emergency room visits and 219 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 10% 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 Greene County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Greene County; we help Greene County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Greene County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Greene County:
- Greene County Hospital — Eutaw (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Where people live in Greene County
The largest communities in Greene County by 2023 Census population estimates are Eutaw (2,761), Forkland (424), Boligee (281), Union (167). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Greene County number 5: 35443, 35462, 35469, 35491, 36740. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Greene 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Greene County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Greene County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your Greene County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Greene County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County | 2,072 | 74.7% | 21% | Metro |
| Hale County | 3,003 | 68.3% | 31% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 3,999 | 70.3% | 22% | Metro |
| Macon County | 4,029 | 64.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Henry County | 4,329 | 66.3% | 15% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.