The numbers behind Medicare in Lawrence County
| Lawrence County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,433 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,255 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,787 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 58.0% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Lawrence County comes in 36th for residents age 65 and up (6,433). Older adults make up 19.2% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. The 2,460 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 58.0% of Lawrence County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 61.5% average across Alabama. 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 Lawrence County
Lawrence County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 8,296 Medicare beneficiaries in Lawrence County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lawrence County, CMS reported about 621 emergency room visits and 254 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 12% 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 Lawrence County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Lawrence County; we help Lawrence County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Lawrence County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Lawrence 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.
Lawrence County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Lawrence County by 2023 Census population estimates are Moulton (3,426), Town Creek (1,063), Courtland (588), North Courtland (490), Hillsboro (406), Trinity (2). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Lawrence County, that means areas such as 35618, 35619, 35643, 35650, 35651, 35672, 35673, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Lawrence 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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Lawrence County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County | 5,707 | 61.3% | 19% | Metro |
| Chilton County | 8,152 | 72.9% | 12% | Metro |
| Henry County | 4,329 | 66.3% | 15% | Metro |
| Macon County | 4,029 | 64.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 3,999 | 70.3% | 22% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.