The numbers behind Medicare in Jackson County
| Jackson County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,953 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,625 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,875 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 61.0% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Jackson County comes in 36th for residents age 65 and up (7,953). Older adults make up 17.1% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 2,891 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Jackson County is 61.0% of people with Medicare, higher than the Indiana average of 51.1%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Jackson County
Jackson County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, 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 9,900 Medicare beneficiaries in Jackson County (2023). Their average age is 73, 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 Jackson County, CMS reported about 612 emergency room visits and 163 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 5% 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 Jackson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Jackson County; we help Jackson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jackson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jackson County:
- Schneck Medical Center — Seymour (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Jackson County
People in Jackson County live in communities such as Seymour (21,666), Brownstown (3,013), Crothersville (1,493), Medora (631) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Jackson County include 47220, 47229, 47235, 47260, 47264, 47274, 47281. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Jackson 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 Jackson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Jackson County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Jackson County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jackson County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Jackson County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steuben County | 7,925 | 64.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| DeKalb County | 7,822 | 67.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Dubois County | 8,429 | 25.0% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Montgomery County | 7,438 | 51.7% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Noble County | 8,530 | 63.9% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Cass County | 7,194 | 49.4% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.