Medicare in Steuben County by the numbers
| Steuben County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,925 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,201 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,958 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.8% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Steuben County ranks 37th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,925 people in that age group, or 22.7% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 2,661 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Steuben County is 64.8% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Steuben County
The USDA classifies Steuben County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 9,111 Medicare beneficiaries in Steuben County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Steuben County, CMS reported about 619 emergency room visits and 203 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 4% 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 Steuben County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Steuben County; we help Steuben County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Steuben County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Steuben County:
- Cameron Health — Angola (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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.
Steuben County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Steuben County at Angola (9,456), Fremont (2,063), Hamilton (1,316), Hudson (591), Orland (394), Ashley (363), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Steuben County, that means areas such as 46703, 46737, 46742, 46747, 46776, 46779, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Steuben 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Steuben County residents
Here is what we can help Steuben County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Steuben County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Steuben County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 7,953 | 61.0% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| DeKalb County | 7,822 | 67.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Montgomery County | 7,438 | 51.7% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Dubois County | 8,429 | 25.0% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Noble County | 8,530 | 63.9% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Cass County | 7,194 | 49.4% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.