Presque Isle County Medicare at a glance
| Presque Isle County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,626 | 1,926,752 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 34.8% | 19.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,320 | 2,334,917 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,135 | 1,484,072 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 58.9% | 63.6% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Michigan’s 83 counties, Presque Isle County comes in 66th for residents age 65 and up (4,626). Older adults make up 34.8% of the population here; the state figure is 19.2%. The 1,352 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 58.9% of Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County
Presque Isle 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 5,386 Medicare beneficiaries in Presque Isle County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Michigan average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Presque Isle County, CMS reported about 486 emergency room visits and 178 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Presque Isle County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Presque Isle County; we help Presque Isle County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Presque Isle County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Presque Isle 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.
Where people live in Presque Isle County
The largest communities in Presque Isle County by 2023 Census population estimates are Rogers City (2,909), Onaway (912), Posen (277), Millersburg (210). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Presque Isle County, that means areas such as 49743, 49759, 49765, 49776, 49777, 49779, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Presque Isle 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.
- Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services: Michigan’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Presque Isle County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Presque Isle County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Presque Isle County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Presque Isle County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Presque Isle County compared with similar Michigan counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arenac County | 4,200 | 65.8% | 23% | Rural |
| Osceola County | 5,347 | 66.8% | 21% | Rural |
| Alcona County | 3,881 | 58.9% | 17% | Rural |
| Iron County | 3,797 | 56.1% | 15% | Rural |
| Crawford County | 3,721 | 61.2% | 20% | Rural |
| Lake County | 3,513 | 68.3% | 28% | Rural |
See every Michigan county in our Michigan directory or go to our Michigan Medicare hub.