The numbers behind Medicare in Fayette County
| Fayette County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,931 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,464 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,179 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.2% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Fayette County ranks 62nd of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,931 people in that age group, or 21.1% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 1,529 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 49.2% of people with Medicare in Fayette County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Fayette County
Fayette County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 6,649 Medicare beneficiaries in Fayette County (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 27% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 16%. 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 Fayette County, CMS reported about 676 emergency room visits and 258 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). 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 Fayette County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Fayette County; we help Fayette County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Fayette County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Fayette County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Fayette County
People in Fayette County live in communities such as Connersville (13,298), Glenwood (72) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Fayette County include 47331. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Fayette 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Fayette County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Fayette County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Get a clear answer for Fayette County
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Fayette 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 |
| Decatur County | 4,830 | 47.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Randolph County | 5,075 | 43.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| White County | 5,469 | 43.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Ripley County | 5,498 | 53.9% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Clinton County | 5,508 | 57.0% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.