The numbers behind Medicare in Newton County
| Newton County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,918 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,238 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,346 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.6% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Newton County ranks 82nd of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,918 people in that age group, or 20.9% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). Another 1,114 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Newton County is 41.6% 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 Newton County
Newton County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 3,485 Medicare beneficiaries in Newton County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Newton County, CMS reported about 571 emergency room visits and 244 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Newton County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Newton County; we help Newton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Newton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Newton 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.
Newton County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Newton County at Kentland (1,613), Morocco (1,071), Goodland (965), Brook (934), Mount Ayr (115), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Newton County include 46349, 46379, 46381, 47922, 47943, 47948, 47951, 47963, 47964. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Newton 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Newton County residents
Here is what we can help Newton County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Newton County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion County | 3,145 | 48.4% | 17% | Metro |
| Tipton County | 3,448 | 45.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Sullivan County | 3,983 | 43.9% | 16% | Metro |
| Warren County | 1,827 | 37.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Benton County | 1,606 | 47.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Brown County | 4,263 | 46.8% | 12% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.