Rabun County Medicare at a glance
| Rabun County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,162 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 29.6% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,916 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,751 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.5% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Rabun County ranks 72nd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,162 people in that age group, or 29.6% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 1,504 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 35% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Rabun County is 46.5% of people with Medicare, lower than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Rabun County
The USDA classifies Rabun County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 5,873 Medicare beneficiaries in Rabun County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Rabun County, CMS reported about 584 emergency room visits and 170 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than it for hospital stays (223). About 9% 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 Rabun County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Rabun County; we help Rabun County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Rabun County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Rabun County:
- Mountain Lakes Medical Center — Clayton (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
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 Rabun County
The largest communities in Rabun County by 2023 Census population estimates are Clayton (2,063), Mountain City (939), Sky Valley (487), Tiger (429), Dillard (334), Tallulah Falls (123). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Rabun County include 30525, 30537, 30552, 30562, 30568, 30573, 30576, 30581. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Rabun 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Rabun County residents
Here is what we can help Rabun County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Rabun County options together
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Rabun County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns County | 4,904 | 51.1% | 9% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 4,749 | 60.0% | 17% | Rural |
| Putnam County | 5,909 | 54.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Tattnall County | 3,875 | 63.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Greene County | 6,553 | 44.3% | 5% | Rural |
| Banks County | 3,642 | 61.6% | 16% | Rural |
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