Medicare in Brown County by the numbers
| Brown County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,263 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,983 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,331 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.8% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Brown County comes in 70th for residents age 65 and up (4,263). Older adults make up 27.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 1,403 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, 32% is 75 to 84 and 7% is 85 or older. CMS data show 46.8% of Brown County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Brown County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Brown County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 4,606 Medicare beneficiaries in Brown County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Brown County, CMS reported about 504 emergency room visits and 216 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). About 5% 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 Brown County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Brown County; we help Brown County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Brown County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Brown 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.
Where people live in Brown County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Brown County at Nashville (1,265), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Brown County number 3: 46164, 47435, 47448. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Brown 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 Brown County residents
Here is what we can help Brown County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Brown County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 4,343 | 43.3% | 10% | Metro |
| Sullivan County | 3,983 | 43.9% | 16% | Metro |
| Owen County | 4,642 | 54.6% | 17% | Metro |
| Franklin County | 4,738 | 39.6% | 15% | Metro |
| Tipton County | 3,448 | 45.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Clay County | 5,187 | 46.4% | 16% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.