Warren County Medicare at a glance
| Warren County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,232 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.8% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,905 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,261 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.5% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 5,232 residents age 65 and older, Warren County is 78th among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 27.8% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. The 1,603 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 66.5% of Warren County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.9% average across North Carolina. 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 Warren County
Warren 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 5,747 Medicare beneficiaries in Warren County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 18% 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 Warren County, CMS reported about 664 emergency room visits and 211 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 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 Warren County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Warren County; we help Warren County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Warren County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Warren 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.
Warren County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Warren County by 2023 Census population estimates are Norlina (915), Warrenton (822), Macon (104). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Warren County, that means areas such as 27551, 27553, 27563, 27570, 27589, 27594, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Warren 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 Warren County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Warren County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Warren County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caswell County | 5,356 | 65.1% | 22% | Rural |
| Northampton County | 5,096 | 59.5% | 19% | Rural |
| Yancey County | 5,034 | 53.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Montgomery County | 5,934 | 68.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Hertford County | 4,485 | 58.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Bertie County | 4,432 | 56.1% | 23% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.