The numbers behind Medicare in Henry County
| Henry County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,698 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,913 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,542 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Henry County ranks 29th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,698 people in that age group, or 19.8% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 3,375 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 57% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 54.9% of Henry County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Henry County
Henry County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 12,132 Medicare beneficiaries in Henry County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Henry County, CMS reported about 697 emergency room visits and 241 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). About 8% 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 Henry County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Henry County; we help Henry County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Henry County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Henry County:
- Henry County Memorial Hospital — New Castle (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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 Henry County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Henry County at New Castle (17,329), Middletown (2,264), Knightstown (2,150), Spiceland (956), Kennard (450), Mount Summit (350), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Henry County include 46148, 47337, 47344, 47351, 47352, 47356, 47360, 47361, 47362, 47366, 47384, 47385, 47386, 47387 and 1 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Henry 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 Henry County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Henry County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Henry County options together
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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Henry County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | 9,360 | 50.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Marshall County | 9,008 | 57.7% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Noble County | 8,530 | 63.9% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Dubois County | 8,429 | 25.0% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 7,953 | 61.0% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Steuben County | 7,925 | 64.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.