Medicare in Pocahontas County by the numbers
| Pocahontas County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,201 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.3% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,566 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,329 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.8% | 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 2,201 residents age 65 and older, Pocahontas County is 44th among 55 West Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 28.3% of its population, compared with 21.5% across West Virginia. The 664 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 56% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Pocahontas County is 51.8% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,667 Medicare beneficiaries in Pocahontas County (2023). Their average age is 73, older than the West Virginia average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pocahontas County, CMS reported about 813 emergency room visits and 172 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and lower than it for hospital stays (250). 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 Pocahontas County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Pocahontas County; we help Pocahontas County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Pocahontas County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Pocahontas County:
- Pocahontas Memorial Hospital — Buckeye (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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 Pocahontas County
The largest communities in Pocahontas County by 2023 Census population estimates are Marlinton (969), Durbin (249), Hillsboro (227). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Pocahontas County include 24915, 24920, 24924, 24927, 24934, 24944, 24946, 24954, 26209, 26264, 26291. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Pocahontas 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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Pocahontas County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | 2,117 | 70.5% | 37% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 1,992 | 53.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Ritchie County | 1,950 | 53.8% | 22% | Rural |
| Tucker County | 1,888 | 56.7% | 20% | Rural |
| Pendleton County | 1,810 | 50.1% | 19% | Rural |
| Doddridge County | 1,761 | 52.0% | 20% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.