Crisp County Medicare at a glance
| Crisp County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,973 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,795 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,015 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 3,973 residents age 65 and older, Crisp County is 90th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 20.2% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 1,413 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Crisp County is 62.9% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Crisp County
The USDA classifies Crisp County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 4,769 Medicare beneficiaries in Crisp County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 16% 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 Crisp County, CMS reported about 604 emergency room visits and 245 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 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Crisp County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Crisp County; we help Crisp County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Crisp County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Crisp County:
- Crisp Regional Hospital — Cordele (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Crisp County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Crisp County live in communities such as Cordele (9,868), Arabi (453) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Crisp County include 31015, 31712. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Crisp 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Crisp County residents
Here is what we can help Crisp County 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 Crisp County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Crisp County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | 4,012 | 59.2% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Mitchell County | 3,891 | 66.7% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Emanuel County | 3,829 | 67.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Elbert County | 4,292 | 62.8% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 3,651 | 64.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Appling County | 3,538 | 61.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.