Terrell County Medicare at a glance
| Terrell County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,906 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.9% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,363 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,598 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.6% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 1,906 residents age 65 and older, Terrell County is 129th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 21.9% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 631 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, 57% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 67.6% of Terrell County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Terrell County
Terrell County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 2,388 Medicare beneficiaries in Terrell County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 18% 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 Terrell County, CMS reported about 463 emergency room visits and 230 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 6% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Terrell County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Terrell County; we help Terrell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Terrell County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Terrell 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 Terrell County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Terrell County at Dawson (4,200), Bronwood (315), Sasser (270), Parrott (106), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Terrell County include 39826, 39842, 39877, 39885. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Terrell 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 Terrell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Terrell County residents we can compare 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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Terrell County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twiggs County | 1,932 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Long County | 2,001 | 53.4% | 16% | Metro |
| Lincoln County | 2,072 | 56.8% | 10% | Metro |
| Marion County | 1,691 | 63.1% | 18% | Metro |
| Heard County | 2,166 | 62.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Talbot County | 1,633 | 67.9% | 15% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.