Medicare in Vigo County by the numbers
| Vigo County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 18,749 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.7% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 23,452 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 11,232 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Vigo County comes in 17th for residents age 65 and up (18,749). Older adults make up 17.7% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. The 6,113 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 47.9% of Vigo County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Vigo County
Vigo County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 23,842 Medicare beneficiaries in Vigo County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 22% 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 Vigo County, CMS reported about 650 emergency room visits and 295 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). 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 Vigo County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Vigo County; we help Vigo County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Vigo County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Vigo County:
- Terre Haute Regional Hospital — Terre Haute (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
- Union Hospital — Terre Haute (acute care; 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.
Where people live in Vigo County
The largest communities in Vigo County by 2023 Census population estimates are Terre Haute (58,502), West Terre Haute (2,151), Seelyville (1,009), Riley (237). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Vigo County number 15: 47802, 47803, 47804, 47805, 47807, 47809, 47851, 47863, 47866, 47869, 47870, 47871, 47876, 47880 and 1 more. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Vigo 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 Vigo County residents
Here is what we can help Vigo County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Vigo County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Vigo County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 20,083 | 54.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Howard County | 16,886 | 51.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Monroe County | 21,295 | 41.6% | 15% | Metro |
| Clark County | 21,563 | 47.5% | 16% | Metro |
| LaPorte County | 22,343 | 45.0% | 15% | Metro |
| Hancock County | 14,946 | 51.2% | 11% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.