Medicare in Tattnall County by the numbers
| Tattnall County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,875 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.9% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,330 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,764 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.8% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 3,875 residents age 65 and older, Tattnall County is 92nd among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 15.9% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 1,448 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 63.8% of people with Medicare in Tattnall County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher 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 Tattnall County
Tattnall County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 4,406 Medicare beneficiaries in Tattnall County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Tattnall County, CMS reported about 614 emergency room visits and 273 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 8% 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 Tattnall County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Tattnall County; we help Tattnall County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Tattnall County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Tattnall County:
- Optim Medical Center - Tattnall — Reidsville (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
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 Tattnall County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Tattnall County at Glennville (5,245), Reidsville (2,563), Collins (540), Cobbtown (342), Manassas (62), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Tattnall County number 3: 30421, 30427, 30453. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Tattnall 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Tattnall County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Tattnall County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Tattnall County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
Tattnall County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County | 3,642 | 61.6% | 16% | Rural |
| Pierce County | 3,566 | 54.0% | 15% | Rural |
| Berrien County | 3,350 | 59.4% | 21% | Rural |
| Screven County | 3,022 | 65.7% | 15% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 4,749 | 60.0% | 17% | Rural |
| Jefferson County | 2,890 | 68.2% | 20% | Rural |
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