Medicare in Wilcox County by the numbers
| Wilcox County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,351 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.6% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,330 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,342 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.3% | 61.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 2,351 residents age 65 and older, Wilcox County is 63rd among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 23.6% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. The 631 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. CMS data show 70.3% of Wilcox County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 61.5% average across Alabama. 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 Wilcox County
Wilcox 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 3,330 Medicare beneficiaries in Wilcox County (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the Alabama average of 72. About 31% 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 Wilcox County, CMS reported about 801 emergency room visits and 265 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to 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 Wilcox County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Wilcox County; we help Wilcox County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Wilcox County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Wilcox County:
- J Paul Jones Hospital — Camden (rural emergency; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Wilcox County
People in Wilcox County live in communities such as Camden (1,710), Pine Hill (712), Yellow Bluff (216), Pine Apple (130), Oak Hill (13) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Wilcox County, that means areas such as 36435, 36720, 36722, 36723, 36726, 36728, 36741, 36753, 36766, 36768, 36769, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Wilcox 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 Wilcox County residents
Here is what we can help Wilcox County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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Wilcox County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | 2,408 | 66.8% | 32% | Rural |
| Crenshaw County | 2,633 | 65.2% | 21% | Rural |
| Coosa County | 2,741 | 74.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Bullock County | 1,907 | 81.1% | 29% | Rural |
| Conecuh County | 2,819 | 65.4% | 22% | Rural |
| Perry County | 1,722 | 72.4% | 39% | Rural |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.