Medicare in Schley County by the numbers
| Schley County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 862 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 929 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 612 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Schley County comes in 150th for residents age 65 and up (862). Older adults make up 19.0% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 293 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 51% are 65 to 74, 37% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Schley County is 65.9% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Schley County
The USDA classifies Schley 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 888 Medicare beneficiaries in Schley County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Schley County, CMS reported about 573 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Schley County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Schley County; we help Schley County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Schley County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Schley 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 Schley County
People in Schley County live in communities such as Ellaville (1,541) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Schley County include 31806. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Schley 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 Schley County residents
Here is what we can help Schley County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Get a clear answer for Schley County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Schley County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 844 | 65.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Quitman County | 770 | 65.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Calhoun County | 959 | 67.9% | 30% | Rural |
| Baker County | 762 | 68.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Webster County | 621 | 63.0% | 15% | Rural |
| Clinch County | 1,181 | 64.1% | 27% | Rural |
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