Medicare in Allen Parish by the numbers
| Allen Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,329 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.1% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,945 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,151 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, Allen Parish comes in 49th for residents age 65 and up (3,329). Older adults make up 15.1% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. Another 1,272 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 43.5% of people with Medicare in Allen Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 Allen Parish
Allen 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 4,830 Medicare beneficiaries in Allen Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 24% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Allen Parish, CMS reported about 712 emergency room visits and 252 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 11% 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 Allen Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Allen Parish; we help Allen Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Allen Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Allen Parish:
- Allen Parish Hospital — Kinder (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
- Oakdale Community Hospital — Oakdale (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Allen Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Allen Parish at Oakdale (6,437), Kinder (2,066), Oberlin (1,331), Elizabeth (400), Reeves (220), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Allen Parish number 9: 70637, 70638, 70644, 70648, 70651, 70654, 70655, 70658, 71463. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Allen 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 Allen Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Allen Parish residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Allen Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish | 3,552 | 45.1% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson Parish | 3,106 | 45.0% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin Parish | 3,802 | 44.9% | 31% | Smaller city/town |
| Madison Parish | 1,712 | 46.8% | 32% | Smaller city/town |
| Evangeline Parish | 5,187 | 44.5% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.