The numbers behind Medicare in Pendleton County
| Pendleton County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,810 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 30.0% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,340 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,173 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.1% | 56.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 1,810 residents age 65 and older, Pendleton County is 49th among 55 West Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 30.0% of its population, compared with 21.5% across West Virginia. Another 522 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Pendleton County is 50.1% of people with Medicare, lower 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 Pendleton County
The USDA classifies Pendleton County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 2,331 Medicare beneficiaries in Pendleton County (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the West Virginia average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pendleton County, CMS reported about 705 emergency room visits and 231 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (684) and close to it for hospital stays (250). About 9% 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 Pendleton County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Pendleton County; we help Pendleton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Pendleton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Pendleton 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 Pendleton County
The largest communities in Pendleton County by 2023 Census population estimates are Franklin (468). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Pendleton County, that means areas such as 26802, 26804, 26807, 26814, 26815, 26866, 26884, 26886, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County residents
Here is what we can help Pendleton County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Pendleton County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddridge County | 1,761 | 52.0% | 20% | Rural |
| Tucker County | 1,888 | 56.7% | 20% | Rural |
| Ritchie County | 1,950 | 53.8% | 22% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 1,992 | 53.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Calhoun County | 1,614 | 57.7% | 30% | Rural |
| Webster County | 2,117 | 70.5% | 37% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.