Medicare in Daviess County by the numbers
| Daviess County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,508 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,936 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,826 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.8% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Daviess County ranks 54th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,508 people in that age group, or 16.4% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,967 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 30.8% of Daviess County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Daviess County
Daviess 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, not 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 6,062 Medicare beneficiaries in Daviess County (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the Indiana average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Daviess County, CMS reported about 646 emergency room visits and 190 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 5% 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 Daviess County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Daviess County; we help Daviess County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Daviess County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Daviess County:
- Daviess Community Hospital — Washington (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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.
Daviess County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Daviess County live in communities such as Washington (12,513), Odon (1,383), Montgomery (782), Elnora (627), Plainville (491), Cannelburg (175) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Daviess County, that means areas such as 47501, 47519, 47529, 47558, 47562, 47568, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Daviess 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Daviess County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Daviess 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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Daviess County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 5,508 | 57.0% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Ripley County | 5,498 | 53.9% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| White County | 5,469 | 43.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Randolph County | 5,075 | 43.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Adams County | 6,067 | 44.7% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Fayette County | 4,931 | 49.2% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.