The numbers behind Medicare in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,890 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,049 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,761 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.2% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Jefferson County comes in 110th for residents age 65 and up (2,890). Older adults make up 19.0% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 1,041 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, 61% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 68.2% of Jefferson County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher 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 Jefferson County
The USDA classifies Jefferson 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 4,126 Medicare beneficiaries in Jefferson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 20% 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 Jefferson County, CMS reported about 613 emergency room visits and 238 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 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 Jefferson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Jefferson County; we help Jefferson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jefferson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jefferson County:
- Jefferson Hospital — Louisville (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Where people live in Jefferson County
People in Jefferson County live in communities such as Louisville (2,289), Wrens (2,127), Wadley (1,569), Stapleton (399), Avera (215), Bartow (179) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Jefferson County include 30413, 30434, 30477, 30803, 30818, 30823, 30833. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Jefferson County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Get a clear answer for Jefferson County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jefferson County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Jefferson County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County | 3,022 | 65.7% | 15% | Rural |
| Dooly County | 2,444 | 62.3% | 14% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 2,432 | 56.6% | 19% | Rural |
| Berrien County | 3,350 | 59.4% | 21% | Rural |
| Seminole County | 2,382 | 58.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Macon County | 2,369 | 71.5% | 23% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.