Medicare in Decatur County by the numbers
| Decatur County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,830 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.3% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,352 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,041 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Decatur County comes in 65th for residents age 65 and up (4,830). Older adults make up 18.3% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 1,825 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 47.9% of people with Medicare in Decatur County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Decatur County
The USDA classifies Decatur 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 6,197 Medicare beneficiaries in Decatur County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as 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 Decatur County, CMS reported about 746 emergency room visits and 214 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to 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 Decatur County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Decatur County; we help Decatur County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Decatur County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Decatur County:
- Decatur County Memorial Hospital — Greensburg (critical access; 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.
Where people live in Decatur County
The largest communities in Decatur County by 2023 Census population estimates are Greensburg (12,363), Westport (1,385), St. Paul (586), New Point (317), Millhousen (148). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Decatur County include 47225, 47240, 47263, 47272, 47283. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Decatur 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 Decatur County residents
Here is what we can help Decatur 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.
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Decatur County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County | 4,836 | 56.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Fayette County | 4,931 | 49.2% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Randolph County | 5,075 | 43.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Fulton County | 4,293 | 54.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Scott County | 4,243 | 58.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| White County | 5,469 | 43.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.