Medicare in Webster Parish by the numbers
| Webster Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,340 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.8% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,876 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,857 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.2% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 7,340 residents age 65 and older, Webster Parish is 24th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 20.8% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. The 2,567 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 49.2% of people with Medicare in Webster Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 Webster Parish
Webster Parish is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 10,057 Medicare beneficiaries in Webster Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Webster Parish, CMS reported about 649 emergency room visits and 239 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 13% 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 Webster Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Webster Parish; we help Webster Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Webster Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Webster Parish:
- Minden Medical Center — Minden (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
- Springhill Medical Center — Springhill (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Webster Parish: communities and ZIP codes
People in Webster Parish live in communities such as Minden (11,248), Springhill (4,509), Sibley (1,079), Cotton Valley (751), Sarepta (683), Cullen (682) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Webster Parish include 71018, 71021, 71023, 71024, 71039, 71055, 71071, 71072, 71073, 71075. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Webster Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Webster Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Webster Parish households, including life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Webster Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Parish | 7,092 | 47.9% | 28% | Smaller city/town |
| Lincoln Parish | 7,030 | 46.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Vernon Parish | 6,645 | 36.6% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Natchitoches Parish | 6,283 | 45.8% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington Parish | 8,827 | 61.1% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.