Henry County Medicare at a glance
| Henry County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,329 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.2% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,239 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,473 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Henry County ranks 45th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,329 people in that age group, or 24.2% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). About 1,188 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Henry County is 66.3% 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 Henry County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Henry County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 5,341 Medicare beneficiaries in Henry County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Henry County, CMS reported about 542 emergency room visits and 235 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 11% 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 Henry County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Henry County; we help Henry County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Henry County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Henry County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Henry County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Henry County at Headland (5,333), Abbeville (2,377), Newville (558), Haleburg (116), Dothan (0), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Henry County, that means areas such as 36310, 36317, 36319, 36345, 36353, 36373, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Henry 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 Henry County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Henry County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Henry County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Henry County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County | 4,029 | 64.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 3,999 | 70.3% | 22% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
| Hale County | 3,003 | 68.3% | 31% | Metro |
| Geneva County | 5,707 | 61.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Lawrence County | 6,433 | 58.0% | 16% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.