Marshall County Medicare at a glance
| Marshall County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,187 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.4% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,440 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,956 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.6% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among West Virginia’s 55 counties, Marshall County comes in 16th for residents age 65 and up (7,187). Older adults make up 24.4% of the population here; the state figure is 21.5%. The 2,264 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 66.6% of people with Medicare in Marshall 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 Marshall County
Marshall County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 8,185 Medicare beneficiaries in Marshall County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the West Virginia 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 Marshall County, CMS reported about 708 emergency room visits and 217 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (684) and lower than it for hospital stays (250). About 7% 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 Marshall County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Marshall County; we help Marshall County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Marshall County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Marshall County:
- Reynolds Memorial Hospital — Glen Dale (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Marshall County
People in Marshall County live in communities such as Moundsville (7,724), McMechen (1,613), Glen Dale (1,425), Benwood (1,191), Cameron (821), Wheeling (356) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Marshall County number 8: 26031, 26033, 26036, 26038, 26039, 26040, 26041, 26055. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Marshall 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Marshall County residents
Here is what we can help Marshall County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Let’s check your Marshall County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Marshall County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Marshall County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston County | 7,180 | 56.2% | 19% | Metro |
| Hancock County | 7,010 | 48.2% | 13% | Metro |
| Hampshire County | 5,874 | 46.7% | 19% | Metro |
| Wayne County | 8,671 | 62.6% | 26% | Metro |
| Brooke County | 5,495 | 54.5% | 14% | Metro |
| Fayette County | 9,172 | 61.4% | 24% | Metro |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.