The numbers behind Medicare in Orange County
| Orange County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,165 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,009 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,431 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.5% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Orange County ranks 73rd of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,165 people in that age group, or 21.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 1,436 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 Orange County is 48.5% of people with Medicare, close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Orange County
The USDA classifies Orange County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 5,122 Medicare beneficiaries in Orange County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Orange County, CMS reported about 710 emergency room visits and 221 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). About 5% 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 Orange County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Orange County; we help Orange County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Orange County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Orange County:
- Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital — Paoli (critical access; nonprofit; 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.
Where people live in Orange County
The largest communities in Orange County by 2023 Census population estimates are Paoli (3,600), Orleans (2,069), French Lick (1,731), West Baden Springs (560). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Orange County number 4: 47432, 47452, 47454, 47469. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Orange 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Orange County residents
Here is what we can help Orange County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Orange County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County | 4,182 | 43.9% | 14% | Rural |
| Parke County | 3,492 | 51.6% | 15% | Rural |
| Starke County | 4,887 | 49.6% | 17% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.