The numbers behind Medicare in Pike County
| Pike County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,345 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,266 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,460 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.7% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Pike County ranks 104th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,345 people in that age group, or 16.3% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 1,295 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 57.7% of people with Medicare in Pike County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Pike County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Pike 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 4,154 Medicare beneficiaries in Pike County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pike County, CMS reported about 502 emergency room visits and 200 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 7% 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 Pike County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Pike County; we help Pike County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Pike County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Pike 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 Pike County
The largest communities in Pike County by 2023 Census population estimates are Zebulon (1,324), Williamson (741), Molena (421), Concord (407), Meansville (284). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Pike County include 30206, 30256, 30258, 30292, 30295. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Pike 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Pike County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Pike 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.
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Pike County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County | 3,381 | 55.2% | 18% | Metro |
| McIntosh County | 3,452 | 59.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Dade County | 3,490 | 55.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Oglethorpe County | 3,148 | 52.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Brooks County | 3,666 | 60.1% | 20% | Metro |
| Jasper County | 2,937 | 64.0% | 13% | Metro |
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