Bleckley County Medicare at a glance
| Bleckley County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,302 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.5% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,851 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,450 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Bleckley County ranks 118th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,302 people in that age group, or 18.5% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). The 844 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 53% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 14% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Bleckley County is 50.9% of people with Medicare, lower than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Bleckley County
Bleckley 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 2,817 Medicare beneficiaries in Bleckley County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bleckley County, CMS reported about 825 emergency room visits and 215 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). 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 Bleckley County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bleckley County; we help Bleckley County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bleckley County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Bleckley County:
- Bleckley Memorial Hospital — Cochran (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 Bleckley County
The largest communities in Bleckley County by 2023 Census population estimates are Cochran (4,749), Allentown (4). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Bleckley County include 31014. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Bleckley 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Bleckley County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Bleckley County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Bleckley County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 2,963 | 58.2% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Ben Hill County | 3,222 | 69.4% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Lamar County | 3,516 | 63.2% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Appling County | 3,538 | 61.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 3,651 | 64.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Emanuel County | 3,829 | 67.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.