Medicare in Logan County by the numbers
| Logan County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,044 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.9% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,600 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,613 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.3% | 56.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Logan County ranks 18th of 55 West Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,044 people in that age group, or 22.9% of residents (statewide: 21.5%). About 1,961 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 63% are 65 to 74, 28% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 65.3% of people with Medicare in Logan County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the West Virginia average of 56.6%. 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 Logan County
The USDA classifies Logan County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 9,149 Medicare beneficiaries in Logan County (2023). Their average age is 68, younger than the West Virginia average of 72. About 29% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Logan County, CMS reported about 818 emergency room visits and 275 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and close to it for hospital stays (250). About 8% 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 Logan County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Logan County; we help Logan County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Logan County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Logan County:
- Logan Regional Medical Center — Logan (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Logan County
People in Logan County live in communities such as Logan (1,337), Chapmanville (956), Man (727), West Logan (373), Mitchell Heights (299) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Logan County number 30: 25022, 25076, 25121, 25183, 25508, 25547, 25601, 25606, 25607, 25611, 25612, 25617, 25624, 25625 and 16 more. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Logan 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Logan County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Logan County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Get a clear answer for Logan County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Logan County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Logan County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 6,232 | 54.4% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Mineral County | 6,202 | 41.1% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Greenbrier County | 8,112 | 52.6% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Mason County | 5,740 | 61.8% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Upshur County | 5,257 | 60.0% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Taylor County | 3,573 | 54.2% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.