Medicare in Tallapoosa County by the numbers
| Tallapoosa County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,836 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.2% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 12,211 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,441 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.9% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Tallapoosa County ranks 26th of 67 Alabama counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,836 people in that age group, or 24.2% of residents (statewide: 18.3%). Another 3,202 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 60.9% of people with Medicare in Tallapoosa County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Alabama average of 61.5%. 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 Tallapoosa County
The USDA classifies Tallapoosa County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 12,189 Medicare beneficiaries in Tallapoosa County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Alabama average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Tallapoosa County, CMS reported about 625 emergency room visits and 222 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 12% 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 Tallapoosa County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Tallapoosa County; we help Tallapoosa County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Tallapoosa County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Tallapoosa County:
- Lake Martin Community Hospital — Dadeville (acute care; for-profit; emergency services)
- Russell Medical Center — Alexander City (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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.
Where people live in Tallapoosa County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Tallapoosa County at Alexander City (14,470), Dadeville (2,960), Tallassee (1,563), Camp Hill (965), New Site (768), Jacksons' Gap (751), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Tallapoosa County include 35010, 36256, 36850, 36853, 36861. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County residents
Here is what we can help Tallapoosa County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Tallapoosa County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | 9,764 | 54.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Dale County | 9,256 | 57.6% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Covington County | 8,550 | 59.1% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 11,383 | 57.1% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Dallas County | 7,636 | 71.3% | 32% | Smaller city/town |
| Chambers County | 7,205 | 67.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.