Aiken County Medicare at a glance
| Aiken County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 37,638 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.2% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 46,274 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 20,174 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.6% | 46.7% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among South Carolina’s 46 counties, Aiken County comes in 11th for residents age 65 and up (37,638). Older adults make up 21.2% of the population here; the state figure is 19.3%. Another 12,430 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, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 43.6% of Aiken County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 46.7% average across South Carolina. 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 Aiken County
Aiken County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 44,463 Medicare beneficiaries in Aiken County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Aiken County, CMS reported about 476 emergency room visits and 187 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (563) and close to it for hospital stays (202). 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 Aiken County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Aiken County; we help Aiken County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Aiken County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Aiken County:
- Aiken Regional Medical Center — Aiken (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
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.
Where people live in Aiken County
People in Aiken County live in communities such as Aiken (32,947), North Augusta (25,608), Burnettown (3,189), New Ellenton (2,321), Jackson (1,604), Wagener (676) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Aiken County include 29105, 29129, 29137, 29164, 29801, 29803, 29805, 29809, 29816, 29828, 29829, 29831, 29834, 29841 and 3 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Aiken 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.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Aiken County residents
Here is what we can help Aiken 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 Aiken County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Aiken County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Aiken County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | 38,856 | 44.3% | 5% | Metro |
| Anderson County | 39,704 | 53.7% | 7% | Metro |
| York County | 47,392 | 46.5% | 6% | Metro |
| Dorchester County | 26,553 | 43.2% | 7% | Metro |
| Florence County | 25,047 | 47.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 23,861 | 55.2% | 7% | Metro |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.