Macon County Medicare at a glance
| Macon County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,369 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,515 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,799 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 71.5% | 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, Macon County comes in 115th for residents age 65 and up (2,369). Older adults make up 20.0% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 782 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, 62% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 7% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 71.5% of people with Medicare in Macon 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 Macon County
Macon County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 2,780 Medicare beneficiaries in Macon County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 23% 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 Macon County, CMS reported about 557 emergency room visits and 219 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 6% 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 Macon County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Macon County; we help Macon County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Macon County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Macon 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.
Where people live in Macon County
The largest communities in Macon County by 2023 Census population estimates are Montezuma (2,898), Marshallville (987), Oglethorpe (953), Ideal (399). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Macon County, that means areas such as 31041, 31057, 31063, 31068, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Macon 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 Macon County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Macon 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.
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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Macon County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | 2,382 | 58.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Wilkes County | 2,314 | 63.4% | 18% | Rural |
| Telfair County | 2,312 | 68.6% | 25% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 2,432 | 56.6% | 19% | Rural |
| Dooly County | 2,444 | 62.3% | 14% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,247 | 56.9% | 14% | Rural |
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