The numbers behind Medicare in Mineral County
| Mineral County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,202 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.1% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,279 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,989 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.1% | 56.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Mineral County ranks 21st of 55 West Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,202 people in that age group, or 23.1% of residents (statewide: 21.5%). About 1,849 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 35% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 41.1% of Mineral County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 56.6% average across West Virginia. 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 Mineral County
The USDA classifies Mineral County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 7,496 Medicare beneficiaries in Mineral County (2023). Their average age is 73, older than the West Virginia average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Mineral County, CMS reported about 772 emergency room visits and 232 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 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Mineral County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Mineral County; we help Mineral County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Mineral County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Mineral County:
- Potomac Valley Hospital — Keyser (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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 Mineral County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Mineral County at Keyser (4,843), Carpendale (847), Piedmont (701), Ridgeley (577), Elk Garden (207), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Mineral County number 8: 26710, 26717, 26719, 26726, 26743, 26750, 26753, 26767. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Mineral 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 Mineral County residents
Here is what we can help Mineral County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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Mineral 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 |
| Mason County | 5,740 | 61.8% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Logan County | 7,044 | 65.3% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Upshur County | 5,257 | 60.0% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Greenbrier County | 8,112 | 52.6% | 17% | 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.