Medicare in Sumter County by the numbers
| Sumter County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,408 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.5% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,240 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,164 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.8% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Alabama’s 67 counties, Sumter County comes in 62nd for residents age 65 and up (2,408). Older adults make up 20.5% of the population here; the state figure is 18.3%. About 773 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 27% ages 75 to 84 and 13% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 66.8% of people with Medicare in Sumter County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Sumter County
Sumter County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 3,329 Medicare beneficiaries in Sumter County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 32% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 14%. 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 Sumter County, CMS reported about 580 emergency room visits and 207 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and lower than it for hospital stays (247). About 13% 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 Sumter County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Sumter County; we help Sumter County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Sumter County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Sumter County:
- Hill Hospital of Sumter County — York (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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 Sumter County
The largest communities in Sumter County by 2023 Census population estimates are Livingston (3,152), York (2,307), Cuba (284), Epes (262), Gainesville (164), Geiger (154). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Sumter County number 8: 35459, 35460, 35464, 35470, 35477, 36901, 36907, 36925. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Sumter 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.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Sumter County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Sumter County households, including 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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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Sumter County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Sumter County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | 2,351 | 70.3% | 31% | Rural |
| Crenshaw County | 2,633 | 65.2% | 21% | Rural |
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Conecuh County | 2,819 | 65.4% | 22% | Rural |
| Bullock County | 1,907 | 81.1% | 29% | Rural |
| Choctaw County | 3,040 | 59.6% | 21% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.