Medicare in Dodge County by the numbers
| Dodge County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,012 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.3% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,397 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,602 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.2% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,012 residents age 65 and older, Dodge County is 89th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 20.3% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 1,326 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 56% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Dodge County is 59.2% of people with Medicare, close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Dodge County
Dodge County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 4,542 Medicare beneficiaries in Dodge County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 22% 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 Dodge County, CMS reported about 743 emergency room visits and 227 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than 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 Dodge County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Dodge County; we help Dodge County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dodge County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dodge County:
- Dodge County Hospital — Eastman (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Dodge County
People in Dodge County live in communities such as Eastman (5,568), Chester (1,477), Milan (338), Rhine (291), Chauncey (287) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Dodge County include 31011, 31012, 31023, 31077. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Dodge 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 Dodge County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Dodge County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Dodge County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Dodge County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp County | 3,973 | 62.9% | 16% | 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.