The numbers behind Medicare in Thomas County
| Thomas County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,036 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,191 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,800 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.8% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Thomas County comes in 45th for residents age 65 and up (9,036). Older adults make up 19.8% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 3,115 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, 58% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Thomas County is 60.8% of people with Medicare, close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Thomas County
Thomas County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 11,340 Medicare beneficiaries in Thomas County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 15% 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 Thomas County, CMS reported about 534 emergency room visits and 199 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Thomas County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Thomas County; we help Thomas County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Thomas County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Thomas County:
- Archbold Memorial Hospital — Thomasville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Where people live in Thomas County
People in Thomas County live in communities such as Thomasville (18,558), Boston (1,216), Meigs (894), Ochlocknee (673), Coolidge (529), Pavo (370) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Thomas County, that means areas such as 31626, 31738, 31757, 31773, 31792, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Thomas 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 Thomas County residents
Here is what we can help Thomas County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Thomas County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | 9,080 | 44.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Camden County | 9,093 | 43.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Laurens County | 9,242 | 59.2% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Habersham County | 9,304 | 56.8% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Gordon County | 9,606 | 53.8% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Baldwin County | 7,798 | 66.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.