Medicare in Spartanburg County by the numbers
| Spartanburg County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 58,315 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 77,228 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 41,937 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.3% | 46.7% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among South Carolina’s 46 counties, Spartanburg County comes in 5th for residents age 65 and up (58,315). Older adults make up 16.3% of the population here; the state figure is 19.3%. About 21,870 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 54.3% of people with Medicare in Spartanburg County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the South Carolina average of 46.7%. 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 Spartanburg County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Spartanburg County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). 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 73,825 Medicare beneficiaries in Spartanburg County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 7%. 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 Spartanburg County, CMS reported about 555 emergency room visits and 191 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and close to it for hospital stays (202). About 10% 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 Spartanburg County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Spartanburg County; we help Spartanburg County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Spartanburg County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Spartanburg County:
- Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital — Spartanburg (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 5 of 5)
- Spartanburg Medical Center — Spartanburg (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Spartanburg County
The largest communities in Spartanburg County by 2023 Census population estimates are Spartanburg (39,040), Greer (12,460), Lyman (6,709), Woodruff (4,569), Duncan (4,431), Wellford (3,627). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Spartanburg County number 29: 29301, 29302, 29303, 29306, 29307, 29316, 29320, 29322, 29323, 29324, 29329, 29331, 29333, 29334 and 15 more. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Spartanburg 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.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Spartanburg County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Spartanburg County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
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Spartanburg County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County | 58,041 | 32.6% | 2% | Metro |
| Richland County | 61,710 | 43.1% | 7% | Metro |
| Lexington County | 54,364 | 42.3% | 6% | Metro |
| York County | 47,392 | 46.5% | 6% | Metro |
| Anderson County | 39,704 | 53.7% | 7% | Metro |
| Berkeley County | 38,856 | 44.3% | 5% | Metro |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.