The numbers behind Medicare in Livingston Parish
| Livingston Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 21,341 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.2% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 25,725 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 18,000 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.0% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 21,341 residents age 65 and older, Livingston Parish is 11th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 14.2% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. Another 8,411 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. CMS data show 70.0% of Livingston Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. 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 Livingston Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Livingston Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 25,149 Medicare beneficiaries in Livingston Parish (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Livingston Parish, CMS reported about 585 emergency room visits and 213 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 10% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Livingston Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Livingston Parish; we help Livingston Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Livingston Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Livingston Parish. 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.
Where people live in Livingston Parish
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Livingston Parish at Denham Springs (9,349), Walker (6,394), Livingston (1,971), Albany (1,239), Killian (1,228), French Settlement (1,141), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Livingston Parish include 70449, 70462, 70706, 70711, 70726, 70733, 70744, 70754, 70785, 70786. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Livingston Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Livingston Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Livingston Parish households, including 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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Livingston Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | 21,576 | 65.4% | 24% | Metro |
| Bossier Parish | 20,693 | 43.5% | 13% | Metro |
| Rapides Parish | 22,178 | 42.5% | 22% | Metro |
| Ascension Parish | 18,017 | 68.5% | 17% | Metro |
| Terrebonne Parish | 17,018 | 59.5% | 21% | Metro |
| Ouachita Parish | 25,711 | 49.5% | 19% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.