Allendale County Medicare at a glance
| Allendale County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,678 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.8% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,136 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,279 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.9% | 46.7% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Allendale County ranks 46th of 46 South Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,678 people in that age group, or 22.8% of residents (statewide: 19.3%). Another 456 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 59% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 8% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 59.9% of Allendale County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 46.7% average across South Carolina. 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 Allendale County
Allendale County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,207 Medicare beneficiaries in Allendale County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 7%. 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 Allendale County, CMS reported about 937 emergency room visits and 174 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (563) and lower than it for hospital stays (202). 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 Allendale County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Allendale County; we help Allendale County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Allendale County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Allendale County:
- Allendale County Hospital — Fairfax (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Allendale County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Allendale County live in communities such as Allendale (2,490), Fairfax (1,384), Sycamore (140), Ulmer (59) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Allendale County, that means areas such as 29810, 29827, 29836, 29849, 29932, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Allendale 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Allendale County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Allendale County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Get a clear answer for Allendale County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Allendale County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamberg County | 3,162 | 59.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Lee County | 3,384 | 56.5% | 16% | Rural |
| Hampton County | 3,653 | 57.7% | 9% | Rural |
| McCormick County | 3,987 | 48.4% | 5% | Rural |
| Barnwell County | 4,105 | 58.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Clarendon County | 7,974 | 53.2% | 11% | Rural |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.