Medicare in Rockingham County by the numbers
| Rockingham County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 20,123 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.8% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 25,517 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 19,600 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 76.8% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among North Carolina’s 100 counties, Rockingham County comes in 28th for residents age 65 and up (20,123). Older adults make up 21.8% of the population here; the state figure is 17.6%. The 7,152 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 76.8% of people with Medicare in Rockingham County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Rockingham County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Rockingham County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 25,616 Medicare beneficiaries in Rockingham County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the North Carolina average of 73. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Rockingham County, CMS reported about 642 emergency room visits and 229 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 10% 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 Rockingham County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Rockingham County; we help Rockingham County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Rockingham County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Rockingham County:
- UNC Rockingham — Eden (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Where people live in Rockingham County
People in Rockingham County live in communities such as Eden (15,332), Reidsville (14,585), Wentworth (2,715), Mayodan (2,452), Madison (2,156), Stoneville (1,335) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Rockingham County include 27025, 27027, 27048, 27288, 27320, 27326, 27357. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Rockingham 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.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Rockingham County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Rockingham 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.
Get a clear answer for Rockingham County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Rockingham County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Rockingham County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 19,499 | 65.2% | 19% | Metro |
| Wayne County | 20,839 | 58.2% | 17% | Metro |
| Nash County | 19,132 | 60.0% | 14% | Metro |
| Chatham County | 21,174 | 49.6% | 6% | Metro |
| Lincoln County | 18,924 | 61.1% | 10% | Metro |
| Onslow County | 22,467 | 45.0% | 12% | Metro |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.