Medicare in Hoke County by the numbers
| Hoke County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,616 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 12.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,240 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,430 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 58.8% | 57.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Hoke County comes in 71st for residents age 65 and up (6,616). Older adults make up 12.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. The 3,008 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 67% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 27% is 75 to 84 and 7% is 85 or older. About 58.8% of people with Medicare in Hoke County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Hoke County
Hoke County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 8,581 Medicare beneficiaries in Hoke County (2023). Their average age is 68, younger than the North Carolina average of 73. About 18% 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 Hoke County, CMS reported about 729 emergency room visits and 218 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 6% 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 Hoke County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Hoke County; we help Hoke County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Hoke County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Hoke County:
- Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital — Raeford (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Hoke County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Hoke County at Raeford (4,544), Red Springs (0), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Hoke County include 28376, 28377. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Hoke 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 Hoke County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Hoke County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Hoke County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Hoke County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currituck County | 5,722 | 33.0% | 8% | Metro |
| Alexander County | 7,554 | 64.2% | 13% | Metro |
| Madison County | 5,186 | 57.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Yadkin County | 8,062 | 74.9% | 15% | Metro |
| Person County | 8,542 | 62.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Anson County | 4,418 | 66.9% | 23% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.