McCormick County Medicare at a glance
| McCormick County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,987 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 40.1% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,836 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,342 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.4% | 46.7% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 3,987 residents age 65 and older, McCormick County is 41st among 46 South Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 40.1% of its population, compared with 19.3% across South Carolina. About 1,103 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 56% ages 65 to 74, 36% ages 75 to 84 and 7% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in McCormick County is 48.4% of people with Medicare, close to the South Carolina average of 46.7%. 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 McCormick County
The USDA classifies McCormick 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 4,543 Medicare beneficiaries in McCormick County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 5% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in McCormick County, CMS reported about 419 emergency room visits and 138 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (563) and lower than it for hospital stays (202). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and McCormick County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in McCormick County; we help McCormick County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near McCormick County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside McCormick 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 McCormick County
People in McCormick County live in communities such as McCormick (2,077), Parksville (127), Plum Branch (82) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside McCormick County include 29835, 29840, 29844, 29845, 29848, 29899. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in McCormick 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.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer McCormick County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for McCormick County households, including 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 McCormick County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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McCormick County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell County | 4,105 | 58.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Hampton County | 3,653 | 57.7% | 9% | Rural |
| Lee County | 3,384 | 56.5% | 16% | Rural |
| Bamberg County | 3,162 | 59.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Allendale County | 1,678 | 59.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Clarendon County | 7,974 | 53.2% | 11% | Rural |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.