Medicare in Camden County by the numbers
| Camden County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,093 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.6% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,941 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,141 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.1% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Camden County ranks 43rd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,093 people in that age group, or 15.6% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 3,522 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 7% is 85 or older. CMS data show 43.1% of Camden County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Camden County
Camden County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, 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 10,957 Medicare beneficiaries in Camden County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Camden County, CMS reported about 648 emergency room visits and 202 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 7% 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 Camden County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Camden County; we help Camden County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Camden County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Camden County:
- Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus — Saint Marys (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Camden County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Camden County by 2023 Census population estimates are Kingsland (20,343), St. Marys (19,537), Woodbine (1,059). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Camden County, that means areas such as 31547, 31548, 31558, 31565, 31568, 31569, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Camden 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 Camden County residents
Here is what we can help Camden County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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Camden County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | 9,080 | 44.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Thomas County | 9,036 | 60.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Laurens County | 9,242 | 59.2% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Habersham County | 9,304 | 56.8% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Gordon County | 9,606 | 53.8% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Baldwin County | 7,798 | 66.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.