The numbers behind Medicare in De Soto Parish
| De Soto Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,232 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,854 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,719 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.3% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, De Soto Parish comes in 34th for residents age 65 and up (5,232). Older adults make up 19.3% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. The 1,813 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. CMS data show 54.3% of De Soto Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 57.5% average across Louisiana. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in De Soto Parish
De Soto Parish sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 6,654 Medicare beneficiaries in De Soto Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in De Soto Parish, CMS reported about 648 emergency room visits and 269 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and higher than it for hospital stays (237). About 12% 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 De Soto Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in De Soto Parish; we help De Soto Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in De Soto Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in De Soto Parish:
- Desoto Regional Health System — Mansfield (acute care; nonprofit; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in De Soto Parish
People in De Soto Parish live in communities such as Mansfield (4,575), Stonewall (2,535), Logansport (1,332), South Mansfield (337), Keachi (246), Grand Cane (216) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside De Soto Parish include 71027, 71030, 71032, 71046, 71049, 71052, 71063, 71078. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in De Soto Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer De Soto Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for De Soto Parish residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for De Soto Parish residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
De Soto Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville Parish | 5,300 | 70.4% | 25% | Metro |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 5,494 | 40.1% | 22% | Metro |
| Morehouse Parish | 4,858 | 54.1% | 28% | Metro |
| Union Parish | 4,844 | 44.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 4,633 | 65.6% | 18% | Metro |
| St. Bernard Parish | 6,131 | 71.8% | 26% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.