Evans County Medicare at a glance
| Evans County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,845 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,353 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,521 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.6% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Evans County ranks 131st of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,845 people in that age group, or 17.2% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 681 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Evans County is 64.6% 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 Evans County
The USDA classifies Evans County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 2,370 Medicare beneficiaries in Evans County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 17% 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 Evans County, CMS reported about 770 emergency room visits and 228 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 Evans County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Evans County; we help Evans County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Evans County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Evans County:
- Evans Memorial Hospital — Claxton (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Evans County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Evans County at Claxton (2,474), Hagan (939), Daisy (158), Bellville (123), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Evans County include 30414, 30417, 30423, 30429. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Evans 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 Evans County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Evans 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 Evans County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Evans County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | 1,840 | 62.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Johnson County | 1,883 | 65.8% | 23% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 1,775 | 63.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Taylor County | 1,749 | 67.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Irwin County | 1,742 | 57.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Bacon County | 1,955 | 52.3% | 20% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.