Medicare in Crawford County by the numbers
| Crawford County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,528 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.6% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,950 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,582 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.6% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Crawford County comes in 111th for residents age 65 and up (2,528). Older adults make up 20.6% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 1,102 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 53.6% of people with Medicare in Crawford County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Crawford County
Crawford County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 2,859 Medicare beneficiaries in Crawford County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. 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 Crawford County, CMS reported about 584 emergency room visits and 223 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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 Crawford County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Crawford County; we help Crawford County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Crawford County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Crawford County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Crawford County
The largest communities in Crawford County by 2023 Census population estimates are Roberta (784). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Crawford County include 31050, 31066, 31078. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Crawford 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 Crawford County residents
Here is what we can help Crawford County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Crawford County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Crawford County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heard County | 2,166 | 62.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Jasper County | 2,937 | 64.0% | 13% | Metro |
| Lincoln County | 2,072 | 56.8% | 10% | Metro |
| Long County | 2,001 | 53.4% | 16% | Metro |
| Twiggs County | 1,932 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Oglethorpe County | 3,148 | 52.1% | 13% | Metro |
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