The numbers behind Medicare in Mitchell County
| Mitchell County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,891 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,793 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,199 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 66.7% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Mitchell County ranks 91st of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,891 people in that age group, or 18.4% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 1,389 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. About 66.7% of people with Medicare in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
Mitchell 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 4,874 Medicare beneficiaries in Mitchell County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 21% 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 Mitchell County, CMS reported about 686 emergency room visits and 213 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than 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 Mitchell County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Mitchell County; we help Mitchell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Mitchell County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Mitchell County:
- Archbold Mitchell — Camilla (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Mitchell County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Mitchell County live in communities such as Camilla (5,089), Pelham (3,432), Baconton (850), Sale City (350), Meigs (34) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Mitchell County include 31716, 31730, 31765, 31779, 31784. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County residents
Here is what we can help Mitchell County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Mitchell County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel County | 3,829 | 67.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Crisp County | 3,973 | 62.9% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Dodge County | 4,012 | 59.2% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 3,651 | 64.3% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Appling County | 3,538 | 61.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Lamar County | 3,516 | 63.2% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.