The numbers behind Medicare in Bulloch County
| Bulloch County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 10,787 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 12.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 12,741 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,141 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.0% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Bulloch County comes in 37th for residents age 65 and up (10,787). Older adults make up 12.8% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. The 4,223 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 62% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 8% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Bulloch County is 56.0% 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 Bulloch County
The USDA classifies Bulloch County as: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 12,333 Medicare beneficiaries in Bulloch County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bulloch County, CMS reported about 680 emergency room visits and 259 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 10% 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 Bulloch County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bulloch County; we help Bulloch County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bulloch County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Bulloch County:
- East Georgia Regional Medical Center — Statesboro (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Bulloch County
The largest communities in Bulloch County by 2023 Census population estimates are Statesboro (34,452), Brooklet (2,063), Portal (677), Register (166). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Bulloch County number 6: 30415, 30450, 30452, 30458, 30460, 30461. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Bulloch 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 Bulloch County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Bulloch County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Bulloch County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Bulloch County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County | 11,588 | 61.2% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Gordon County | 9,606 | 53.8% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Habersham County | 9,304 | 56.8% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Laurens County | 9,242 | 59.2% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Camden County | 9,093 | 43.1% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Gilmer County | 9,080 | 44.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.