Medicare in Switzerland County by the numbers
| Switzerland County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,983 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,132 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,191 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 55.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Switzerland County ranks 88th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,983 people in that age group, or 19.8% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 735 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 55.9% of Switzerland County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Switzerland County
Switzerland County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 2,286 Medicare beneficiaries in Switzerland County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 16%. 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 Switzerland County, CMS reported about 529 emergency room visits and 236 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). About 5% 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 Switzerland County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Switzerland County; we help Switzerland County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Switzerland County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Switzerland 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.
Where people live in Switzerland County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Switzerland County at Vevay (1,777), Patriot (205), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Switzerland County, that means areas such as 47011, 47020, 47038, 47043, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Switzerland 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 Switzerland County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Switzerland 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).
Let’s check your Switzerland County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Switzerland County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Switzerland County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | 2,176 | 35.5% | 12% | Rural |
| Crawford County | 2,296 | 53.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Union County | 1,498 | 47.9% | 16% | Rural |
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.