The numbers behind Medicare in Martin County
| Martin County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,176 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,561 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 909 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 35.5% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Martin County ranks 87th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,176 people in that age group, or 22.0% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 690 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Martin County is 35.5% of people with Medicare, lower than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Martin County
Martin County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,635 Medicare beneficiaries in Martin County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Martin County, CMS reported about 638 emergency room visits and 213 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Martin County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Martin County; we help Martin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Martin County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Martin 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 Martin County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Martin County at Loogootee (2,616), Shoals (680), Crane (165), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Martin County number 3: 47522, 47553, 47581. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Martin 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Martin County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Martin County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Martin County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Martin County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 2,296 | 53.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Switzerland County | 1,983 | 55.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Union County | 1,498 | 47.9% | 16% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.