Avoyelles Parish Medicare at a glance
| Avoyelles Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,092 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.5% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,462 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,531 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.9% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 7,092 residents age 65 and older, Avoyelles Parish is 25th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 18.5% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. The 2,419 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 47.9% of people with Medicare in Avoyelles Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish 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 9,471 Medicare beneficiaries in Avoyelles Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 28% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Avoyelles Parish, CMS reported about 684 emergency room visits and 239 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). 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 Avoyelles Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Avoyelles Parish; we help Avoyelles Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Avoyelles Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Avoyelles Parish:
- Avoyelles Hospital — Marksville (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 of 5)
- Bunkie General Hospital — Bunkie (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Avoyelles Parish
People in Avoyelles Parish live in communities such as Marksville (4,835), Bunkie (3,205), Cottonport (1,952), Simmesport (1,415), Mansura (1,279), Moreauville (935) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Avoyelles Parish number 12: 71320, 71323, 71327, 71331, 71333, 71339, 71341, 71350, 71351, 71355, 71362, 71369. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Avoyelles Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Avoyelles Parish residents
Here is what we can help Avoyelles Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Avoyelles Parish
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Avoyelles Parish residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Avoyelles Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish | 7,030 | 46.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Webster Parish | 7,340 | 49.2% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Vernon Parish | 6,645 | 36.6% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Natchitoches Parish | 6,283 | 45.8% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington Parish | 8,827 | 61.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.