Webster County Medicare at a glance
| Webster County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 621 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.6% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 630 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 397 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.0% | 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, Webster County comes in 155th for residents age 65 and up (621). Older adults make up 26.6% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 188 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 54% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 15% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 63.0% of people with Medicare in Webster County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Webster County
Webster County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 617 Medicare beneficiaries in Webster County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Webster County, CMS reported about 458 emergency room visits and 294 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Webster County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Webster County; we help Webster County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Webster County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Webster 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 Webster County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Webster County at Webster County unified government (2,337), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Webster County, that means areas such as 31824, 31832, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Webster 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 Webster County residents
Here is what we can help Webster 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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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
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Webster County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glascock County | 532 | 60.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Baker County | 762 | 68.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Quitman County | 770 | 65.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Taliaferro County | 454 | 68.1% | 16% | Rural |
| Clay County | 844 | 65.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Schley County | 862 | 65.9% | 20% | Rural |
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