Medicare in Abbeville County by the numbers
| Abbeville County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,691 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.3% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,948 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,490 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.2% | 46.7% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Abbeville County ranks 34th of 46 South Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,691 people in that age group, or 23.3% of residents (statewide: 19.3%). About 1,766 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 50.2% of people with Medicare in Abbeville County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the South Carolina average of 46.7%. 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 Abbeville County
Abbeville County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 6,880 Medicare beneficiaries in Abbeville County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Abbeville County, CMS reported about 578 emergency room visits and 177 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and lower than it for hospital stays (202). About 10% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Abbeville County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Abbeville County; we help Abbeville County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Abbeville County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Abbeville County:
- Abbeville Area Medical Center — Abbeville (critical access; nonprofit; 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.
Abbeville County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Abbeville County live in communities such as Abbeville (4,863), Calhoun Falls (1,730), Due West (1,216), Donalds (322), Lowndesville (123), Honea Path (78) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Abbeville County include 29620, 29628, 29638, 29639, 29655, 29659. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Abbeville 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.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Abbeville County residents
Here is what we can help Abbeville County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your Abbeville County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Abbeville County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 6,253 | 57.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Marlboro County | 5,094 | 60.7% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Dillon County | 4,989 | 59.5% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Williamsburg County | 6,987 | 61.0% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Colleton County | 8,072 | 50.5% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Newberry County | 8,125 | 44.7% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.