Medicare in Benton County by the numbers
| Benton County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,606 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,910 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 900 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.1% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Benton County ranks 90th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,606 people in that age group, or 18.4% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 605 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 47.1% of Benton County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Benton County
Benton County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 2,066 Medicare beneficiaries in Benton County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Benton County, CMS reported about 603 emergency room visits and 279 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). About 7% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Benton County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Benton County; we help Benton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Benton County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Benton 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Benton County
The largest communities in Benton County by 2023 Census population estimates are Fowler (2,349), Oxford (1,165), Boswell (801), Otterbein (795), Earl Park (363), Ambia (229). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Benton County include 47921, 47942, 47944, 47971, 47986. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Benton 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Benton County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Benton County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Benton County options together
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Benton County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County | 1,427 | 53.9% | 16% | Metro |
| Warren County | 1,827 | 37.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Newton County | 2,918 | 41.6% | 14% | Metro |
| Vermillion County | 3,145 | 48.4% | 17% | Metro |
| Tipton County | 3,448 | 45.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Sullivan County | 3,983 | 43.9% | 16% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.