Medicare in Bartow County by the numbers
| Bartow County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 17,525 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 22,407 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 12,794 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.1% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Bartow County ranks 23rd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 17,525 people in that age group, or 15.2% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 7,396 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, 31% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Bartow County is 57.1% of people with Medicare, close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Bartow County
Bartow County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 21,550 Medicare beneficiaries in Bartow County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bartow County, CMS reported about 611 emergency room visits and 260 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 8% 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 Bartow County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Bartow County; we help Bartow County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bartow County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Bartow County:
- Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center — Cartersville (acute care; nonprofit; 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.
Where people live in Bartow County
People in Bartow County live in communities such as Cartersville (24,937), Adairsville (5,052), Euharlee (4,168), Emerson (1,437), Kingston (902), White (645) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Bartow County include 30103, 30120, 30121, 30137, 30145, 30171, 30178, 30184. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Bartow 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 Bartow County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Bartow County households, including Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Bartow County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Bartow County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | 17,530 | 60.6% | 11% | Metro |
| Floyd County | 17,174 | 56.1% | 16% | Metro |
| Clarke County | 16,791 | 55.2% | 11% | Metro |
| Carroll County | 18,334 | 58.8% | 15% | Metro |
| Douglas County | 18,617 | 62.5% | 13% | Metro |
| Newton County | 16,381 | 65.4% | 14% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.