Medicare in Catoosa County by the numbers
| Catoosa County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 13,157 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.1% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 15,471 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,818 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.5% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Catoosa County ranks 33rd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 13,157 people in that age group, or 19.1% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 4,518 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 50.5% of Catoosa County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Catoosa County
Catoosa County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 14,971 Medicare beneficiaries in Catoosa County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Catoosa County, CMS reported about 590 emergency room visits and 219 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 9% 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 Catoosa County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Catoosa County; we help Catoosa County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Catoosa County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Catoosa County:
- Commonspirit-Memorial Hospital-North Georgia — Ringgold (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Catoosa County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Catoosa County at Fort Oglethorpe (10,230), Ringgold (3,435), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Catoosa County, that means areas such as 30726, 30736, 30742, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Catoosa 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 Catoosa County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Catoosa County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Catoosa County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding County | 13,466 | 62.9% | 14% | Metro |
| Walker County | 13,877 | 60.4% | 16% | Metro |
| Barrow County | 12,118 | 59.9% | 14% | Metro |
| Dougherty County | 14,694 | 66.2% | 19% | Metro |
| Rockdale County | 15,433 | 65.2% | 13% | Metro |
| Whitfield County | 15,871 | 42.9% | 18% | Metro |
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