The numbers behind Medicare in Marquette County
| Marquette County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 13,861 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.7% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 17,231 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,189 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.1% | 63.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Marquette County ranks 28th of 83 Michigan counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 13,861 people in that age group, or 20.7% of residents (statewide: 19.2%). Another 4,341 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 59.1% of Marquette County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 63.6% average across Michigan. 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 Marquette County
The USDA classifies Marquette County as: urban population of 20,000 or more, not 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 16,909 Medicare beneficiaries in Marquette County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Marquette County, CMS reported about 562 emergency room visits and 181 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (645) and lower than it for hospital stays (245). 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 Marquette County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Marquette County; we help Marquette County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Marquette County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Marquette County:
- Bell Hospital — Ishpeming (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
- UPHS Marquette DLP Hospital — Marquette (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Marquette County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Marquette County live in communities such as Marquette (21,079), Ishpeming (6,183), Negaunee (4,653) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Marquette County, that means areas such as 49808, 49814, 49818, 49833, 49841, 49849, 49855, 49866, 49871, 49879, 49880, 49885, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Marquette 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 Marquette County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Marquette County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Marquette County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee County | 13,947 | 67.9% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Van Buren County | 15,575 | 64.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| St. Joseph County | 11,887 | 57.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Tuscola County | 11,856 | 68.1% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Newaygo County | 10,788 | 75.6% | 28% | Smaller city/town |
| Hillsdale County | 10,008 | 67.4% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.