Medicare in Newberry County by the numbers
| Newberry County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,125 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.9% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,384 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,637 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.7% | 46.7% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Newberry County ranks 27th of 46 South Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 8,125 people in that age group, or 20.9% of residents (statewide: 19.3%). Another 2,856 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 44.7% of Newberry County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 46.7% average across South Carolina. 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 Newberry County
Newberry 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 10,323 Medicare beneficiaries in Newberry County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Newberry County, CMS reported about 577 emergency room visits and 186 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and close to it for hospital stays (202). About 10% 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 Newberry County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Newberry County; we help Newberry County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Newberry County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Newberry County:
- Newberry County Memorial Hospital — Newberry (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Newberry County
People in Newberry County live in communities such as Newberry (10,866), Whitmire (1,424), Prosperity (1,212), Little Mountain (258), Silverstreet (166), Pomaria (130) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Newberry County include 29037, 29075, 29108, 29122, 29126, 29127, 29145, 29178, 29355. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Newberry 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Newberry County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Newberry County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Get a clear answer for Newberry County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Newberry County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Newberry County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County | 8,072 | 50.5% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Chesterfield County | 8,639 | 51.2% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Williamsburg County | 6,987 | 61.0% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Marion County | 6,253 | 57.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Cherokee County | 10,061 | 56.0% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Abbeville County | 5,691 | 50.2% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.