The numbers behind Medicare in Floyd County
| Floyd County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 14,612 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 18,504 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,769 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 42.0% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 14,612 residents age 65 and older, Floyd County is 21st among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 18.1% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. About 5,597 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Floyd County is 42.0% of people with Medicare, lower than 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 Floyd County
Floyd County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 17,996 Medicare beneficiaries in Floyd County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Floyd County, CMS reported about 614 emergency room visits and 241 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 10% 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 Floyd County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Floyd County; we help Floyd County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Floyd County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Floyd County:
- Baptist Health Floyd — New Albany (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- Physicians' Medical Center — New Albany (acute care; physician-owned; no emergency department)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Floyd County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Floyd County at New Albany (37,329), Georgetown (3,781), Greenville (1,441), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Floyd County, that means areas such as 47119, 47122, 47124, 47150, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Floyd 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 Floyd County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Floyd County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Floyd County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew County | 14,485 | 45.9% | 14% | Metro |
| Hancock County | 14,946 | 51.2% | 11% | Metro |
| Morgan County | 13,629 | 56.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Warrick County | 12,635 | 44.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Howard County | 16,886 | 51.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Boone County | 11,702 | 45.0% | 10% | Metro |
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