Medicare in Huron County by the numbers
| Huron County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,590 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.8% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,293 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,683 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 55.2% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 8,590 residents age 65 and older, Huron County is 43rd among 83 Michigan counties for older residents. That group is 27.8% of its population, compared with 19.2% across Michigan. The 2,669 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 55.2% of people with Medicare in Huron County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Michigan average of 63.6%. 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 Huron County
Huron County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 10,335 Medicare beneficiaries in Huron County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Huron County, CMS reported about 698 emergency room visits and 219 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (645) and close to it for hospital stays (245). About 9% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Huron County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Huron County; we help Huron County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Huron County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Huron County:
- Harbor Beach Community Hospital — Harbor Beach (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
- McLaren Thumb Region — Bad Axe (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 5 of 5)
- Scheurer Hospital — Pigeon (critical access; 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.
Huron County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Huron County live in communities such as Bad Axe (2,977), Sebewaing (1,705), Harbor Beach (1,576), Pigeon (1,198), Ubly (835), Elkton (786) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Huron County, that means areas such as 48413, 48432, 48441, 48445, 48467, 48468, 48470, 48720, 48725, 48731, 48754, 48755, 48759, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Huron 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Huron County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Huron County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Huron County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare County | 8,099 | 67.4% | 27% | Rural |
| Sanilac County | 9,605 | 58.9% | 19% | Rural |
| Gladwin County | 7,146 | 66.9% | 19% | Rural |
| Antrim County | 7,128 | 59.4% | 15% | Rural |
| Oceana County | 6,224 | 70.9% | 21% | Rural |
| Ogemaw County | 5,944 | 59.4% | 21% | Rural |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.