Medicare in Tyler County by the numbers
| Tyler County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,992 | 380,679 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.2% | 21.5% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,419 | 458,491 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,288 | 259,694 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.2% | 56.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Tyler County ranks 46th of 55 West Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,992 people in that age group, or 25.2% of residents (statewide: 21.5%). Another 611 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 13% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Tyler County is 53.2% of people with Medicare, close to the West Virginia average of 56.6%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Tyler County
The USDA classifies Tyler County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 2,317 Medicare beneficiaries in Tyler County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the West Virginia average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Tyler County, CMS reported about 884 emergency room visits and 278 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (684) and close to it for hospital stays (250). About 8% 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 Tyler County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Tyler County; we help Tyler County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Tyler County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Tyler County:
- Sistersville General Hospital — Sistersville (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
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.
Tyler County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Tyler County at Sistersville (1,327), Paden City (781), Middlebourne (678), Friendly (94), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Tyler County number 4: 26146, 26149, 26175, 26320. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Tyler 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.
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: West Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Tyler County residents
Here is what we can help Tyler County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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 Tyler County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Tyler 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 |
| Tucker County | 1,888 | 56.7% | 20% | Rural |
| Webster County | 2,117 | 70.5% | 37% | Rural |
| Pendleton County | 1,810 | 50.1% | 19% | Rural |
| Pocahontas County | 2,201 | 51.8% | 21% | Rural |
| Doddridge County | 1,761 | 52.0% | 20% | Rural |
See every West Virginia county in our West Virginia directory or go to our West Virginia Medicare hub.