The numbers behind Medicare in Washington County
| Washington County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,651 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,909 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,157 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.3% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Washington County ranks 95th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,651 people in that age group, or 18.4% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). The 1,469 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 64.3% of Washington County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Washington County
Washington County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not 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 4,857 Medicare beneficiaries in Washington County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Washington County, CMS reported about 670 emergency room visits and 217 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 9% 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 Washington County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Washington County; we help Washington County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Washington County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Washington County:
- Washington County Regional Medical Center — Sandersville (acute care; government-owned; no emergency department)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Washington County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Washington County live in communities such as Sandersville (5,536), Davisboro (1,939), Tennille (1,825), Harrison (322), Oconee (184), Deepstep (113) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Washington County number 6: 31018, 31035, 31067, 31082, 31089, 31094. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Washington 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 Washington County residents
Here is what we can help Washington County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your Washington County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Washington County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Washington County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County | 3,538 | 61.8% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Lamar County | 3,516 | 63.2% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Emanuel County | 3,829 | 67.0% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Mitchell County | 3,891 | 66.7% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Crisp County | 3,973 | 62.9% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Dodge County | 4,012 | 59.2% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.