The numbers behind Medicare in Franklin County
| Franklin County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,749 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,024 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,615 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.0% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Franklin County comes in 80th for residents age 65 and up (4,749). Older adults make up 19.2% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. The 1,672 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 60.0% of people with Medicare in Franklin County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Franklin County
The USDA classifies Franklin 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 6,009 Medicare beneficiaries in Franklin County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Franklin County, CMS reported about 660 emergency room visits and 241 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 11% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Franklin County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Franklin County; we help Franklin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Franklin County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Franklin County:
- Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center — Lavonia (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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 Franklin County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Franklin County at Lavonia (2,167), Royston (2,001), Franklin Springs (1,167), Carnesville (718), Canon (659), Martin (4), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Franklin County include 30521, 30553, 30557, 30639, 30662. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Franklin 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 Franklin County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Franklin County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Franklin County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Franklin County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns County | 4,904 | 51.1% | 9% | Rural |
| Rabun County | 5,162 | 46.5% | 11% | Rural |
| Tattnall County | 3,875 | 63.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Banks County | 3,642 | 61.6% | 16% | Rural |
| Putnam County | 5,909 | 54.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Pierce County | 3,566 | 54.0% | 15% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.