The numbers behind Medicare in Lamar County
| Lamar County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,516 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,627 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,923 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.2% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Lamar County comes in 99th for residents age 65 and up (3,516). Older adults make up 17.2% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. About 1,318 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, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 63.2% of people with Medicare in Lamar County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Lamar County
Lamar County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 4,592 Medicare beneficiaries in Lamar County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lamar County, CMS reported about 562 emergency room visits and 215 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 7% 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 Lamar County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Lamar County; we help Lamar County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Lamar County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Lamar County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Lamar County
People in Lamar County live in communities such as Barnesville (6,329), Milner (814), Aldora (185) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Lamar County, that means areas such as 30204, 30257, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Lamar 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 Lamar County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Lamar County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Let’s check your Lamar County options together
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- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Lamar County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County | 3,538 | 61.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 3,651 | 64.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Ben Hill County | 3,222 | 69.4% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Emanuel County | 3,829 | 67.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Mitchell County | 3,891 | 66.7% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Crisp County | 3,973 | 62.9% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.