Medicare in Catahoula Parish by the numbers
| Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,630 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.4% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,431 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,135 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.7% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Catahoula Parish ranks 60th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,630 people in that age group, or 19.4% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 611 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 65% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 6% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 46.7% of Catahoula Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Catahoula Parish
Catahoula Parish is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 2,496 Medicare beneficiaries in Catahoula Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 23% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Catahoula Parish, CMS reported about 689 emergency room visits and 248 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). 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 Catahoula Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Catahoula Parish; we help Catahoula Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Catahoula Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Catahoula Parish. 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.
Catahoula Parish: communities and ZIP codes
People in Catahoula Parish live in communities such as Jonesville (1,618), Sicily Island (344), Harrisonburg (262) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Catahoula Parish include 71326, 71340, 71343, 71368, 71401, 71425. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Catahoula Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Catahoula Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Catahoula Parish residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Catahoula Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Parish | 1,474 | 52.2% | 27% | Rural |
| Caldwell Parish | 1,792 | 51.0% | 26% | Rural |
| West Carroll Parish | 2,054 | 45.4% | 22% | Rural |
| East Carroll Parish | 1,085 | 52.9% | 33% | Rural |
| Tensas Parish | 1,084 | 50.9% | 27% | Rural |
| LaSalle Parish | 2,410 | 35.3% | 22% | Rural |
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