The numbers behind Medicare in Blackford County
| Blackford County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,638 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,168 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,705 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.8% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 2,638 residents age 65 and older, Blackford County is 84th among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 22.2% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. The 845 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 34% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Blackford County is 53.8% of people with Medicare, close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Blackford County
Blackford County 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 3,297 Medicare beneficiaries in Blackford County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Blackford County, CMS reported about 733 emergency room visits and 273 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). About 6% 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 Blackford County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Blackford County; we help Blackford County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Blackford County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Blackford 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 Blackford County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Blackford County at Hartford City (5,974), Montpelier (1,514), Shamrock Lakes (218), Dunkirk (130), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Blackford County number 2: 47348, 47359. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Blackford 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Blackford County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Blackford County residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Blackford County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush County | 3,330 | 46.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Jay County | 3,789 | 50.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Perry County | 3,820 | 45.3% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Scott County | 4,243 | 58.5% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| Fulton County | 4,293 | 54.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Decatur County | 4,830 | 47.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.