Medicare in Houston County by the numbers
| Houston County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 24,130 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 31,778 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 14,258 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Houston County ranks 17th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 24,130 people in that age group, or 14.0% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 10,415 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 61% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 44.9% of Houston County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Houston County
Houston County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 29,756 Medicare beneficiaries in Houston County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Houston County, CMS reported about 569 emergency room visits and 228 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 9% 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 Houston County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Houston County; we help Houston County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Houston County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Houston County:
- Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins — Warner Robins (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
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 Houston County
The largest communities in Houston County by 2023 Census population estimates are Warner Robins (83,935), Perry (23,928), Centerville (8,470). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Houston County number 8: 31005, 31025, 31028, 31047, 31069, 31088, 31093, 31098. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Houston 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Houston County residents
Here is what we can help Houston County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Houston County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Houston County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coweta County | 24,460 | 54.4% | 7% | Metro |
| Fayette County | 25,486 | 48.0% | 5% | Metro |
| Columbia County | 25,637 | 46.2% | 6% | Metro |
| Paulding County | 22,134 | 52.0% | 10% | Metro |
| Bibb County | 26,499 | 62.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Glynn County | 20,059 | 45.3% | 9% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.