The numbers behind Medicare in Murray County
| Murray County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,583 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,517 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,364 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.2% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 6,583 residents age 65 and older, Murray County is 57th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 16.0% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 2,642 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Murray County is 51.2% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Murray County
Murray County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 8,451 Medicare beneficiaries in Murray 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 Murray County, CMS reported about 723 emergency room visits and 246 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 9% 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 Murray County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Murray County; we help Murray County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Murray County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Murray County:
- Adventhealth Murray — Chatsworth (acute care; nonprofit; no emergency department; CMS overall rating 5 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Murray County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Murray County at Chatsworth (4,883), Eton (846), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Murray County number 5: 30705, 30708, 30711, 30724, 30751. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Murray 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 Murray County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Murray County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Get a clear answer for Murray County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Murray County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Murray County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County | 6,662 | 48.6% | 10% | Metro |
| Dawson County | 6,401 | 53.2% | 8% | Metro |
| Liberty County | 7,169 | 59.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Monroe County | 5,889 | 54.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Harris County | 7,362 | 46.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Madison County | 5,776 | 59.0% | 14% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.