Medicare in Anderson County by the numbers
| Anderson County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 39,704 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.6% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 50,965 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 27,366 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.7% | 46.7% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 39,704 residents age 65 and older, Anderson County is 9th among 46 South Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 18.6% of its population, compared with 19.3% across South Carolina. About 14,377 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 53.7% of Anderson County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than 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 Anderson County
Anderson County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 49,764 Medicare beneficiaries in Anderson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 7% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Anderson County, CMS reported about 485 emergency room visits and 224 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 9% 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 Anderson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Anderson County; we help Anderson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Anderson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Anderson County:
- Anmed Health — Anderson (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Anderson County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Anderson County live in communities such as Anderson (29,980), Belton (4,511), Williamston (4,219), Honea Path (3,770), Pendleton (3,657), Pelzer (1,403) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Anderson County, that means areas such as 29621, 29624, 29625, 29626, 29627, 29642, 29670, 29684, 29689, 29697, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Anderson 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 Anderson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Anderson County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Anderson County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Anderson 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 |
| Aiken County | 37,638 | 43.6% | 6% | 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 |
| Lexington County | 54,364 | 42.3% | 6% | Metro |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.