The numbers behind Medicare in Gibson County
| Gibson County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,161 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,804 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,367 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.1% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 6,161 residents age 65 and older, Gibson County is 50th among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 18.7% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. About 2,244 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. CMS data show 43.1% of Gibson County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Gibson County
The USDA classifies Gibson County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 7,871 Medicare beneficiaries in Gibson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Gibson County, CMS reported about 589 emergency room visits and 207 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 6% 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 Gibson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Gibson County; we help Gibson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Gibson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Gibson County:
- Gibson General Hospital — Princeton (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Where people live in Gibson County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Gibson County at Princeton (8,401), Fort Branch (2,931), Oakland City (2,260), Haubstadt (1,622), Owensville (1,336), Patoka (707), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Gibson County number 12: 47612, 47616, 47639, 47640, 47648, 47649, 47654, 47660, 47665, 47666, 47670, 47683. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Gibson 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 Gibson County residents
Here is what we can help Gibson County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Gibson County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 6,067 | 44.7% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Greene County | 6,426 | 43.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Miami County | 6,555 | 52.9% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Jefferson County | 6,578 | 43.4% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Putnam County | 6,713 | 54.7% | 16% | 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.