The numbers behind Medicare in Ohio County
| Ohio County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,427 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,739 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 938 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Ohio County comes in 92nd for residents age 65 and up (1,427). Older adults make up 23.8% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 552 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Ohio County is 53.9% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Ohio County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Ohio County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 1,661 Medicare beneficiaries in Ohio County (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the Indiana average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Ohio County, CMS reported about 781 emergency room visits and 373 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). About 8% 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 Ohio County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Ohio County; we help Ohio County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Ohio County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Ohio 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Ohio County
The largest communities in Ohio County by 2023 Census population estimates are Rising Sun (2,228). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Ohio County include 47040. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Ohio 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 Ohio County residents
Here is what we can help Ohio County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Ohio County options together
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Ohio County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 1,606 | 47.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Warren County | 1,827 | 37.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Newton County | 2,918 | 41.6% | 14% | Metro |
| Vermillion County | 3,145 | 48.4% | 17% | Metro |
| Tipton County | 3,448 | 45.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Sullivan County | 3,983 | 43.9% | 16% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.