Lowndes County Medicare at a glance
| Lowndes County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,072 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.3% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,126 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,335 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 74.7% | 61.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Lowndes County comes in 64th for residents age 65 and up (2,072). Older adults make up 21.3% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. The 746 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 57% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 74.7% of people with Medicare in Lowndes County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Lowndes County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Lowndes County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million 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 3,178 Medicare beneficiaries in Lowndes County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Lowndes County, CMS reported about 582 emergency room visits and 262 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 10% 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 Lowndes County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Lowndes County; we help Lowndes County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Lowndes County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Lowndes 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Lowndes County
People in Lowndes County live in communities such as Fort Deposit (1,153), Mosses (789), Hayneville (777), White Hall (756), Gordonville (232), Lowndesboro (78) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Lowndes County include 36032, 36040, 36043, 36047, 36752, 36785. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Lowndes 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Lowndes County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Lowndes County residents we can compare 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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Lowndes County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 1,897 | 73.8% | 33% | Metro |
| Hale County | 3,003 | 68.3% | 31% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 3,709 | 61.8% | 22% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 3,999 | 70.3% | 22% | Metro |
| Macon County | 4,029 | 64.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Henry County | 4,329 | 66.3% | 15% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.