The numbers behind Medicare in Tucker County
| Tucker County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,888 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.6% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,024 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,147 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.7% | 56.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among West Virginia’s 55 counties, Tucker County comes in 48th for residents age 65 and up (1,888). Older adults make up 28.6% of the population here; the state figure is 21.5%. About 561 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 56% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 56.7% of Tucker County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 56.6% average across West Virginia. 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 Tucker County
Tucker 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 2,269 Medicare beneficiaries in Tucker County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the West Virginia average of 72. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Tucker County, CMS reported about 607 emergency room visits and 192 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Tucker County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Tucker County; we help Tucker County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Tucker County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Tucker 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.
Tucker County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Tucker County at Parsons (1,289), Thomas (602), Davis (581), Hendricks (220), Hambleton (211), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Tucker County include 26260, 26269, 26271, 26287, 26289, 26292. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Tucker 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Tucker County residents
Here is what we can help Tucker County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Tucker County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Tucker County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Tucker County compared with similar West Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie County | 1,950 | 53.8% | 22% | Rural |
| Pendleton County | 1,810 | 50.1% | 19% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 1,992 | 53.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Doddridge County | 1,761 | 52.0% | 20% | Rural |
| Webster County | 2,117 | 70.5% | 37% | Rural |
| Calhoun County | 1,614 | 57.7% | 30% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.