Medicare in Chattahoochee County by the numbers
| Chattahoochee County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 498 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 5.7% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 712 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 447 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.8% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 498 residents age 65 and older, Chattahoochee County is 158th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 5.7% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 181 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 14% is 85 or older. About 62.8% of people with Medicare in Chattahoochee County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than 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 Chattahoochee County
Chattahoochee 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 709 Medicare beneficiaries in Chattahoochee County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Chattahoochee County, CMS reported about 504 emergency room visits and 177 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than it for hospital stays (223). 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 Chattahoochee County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Chattahoochee County; we help Chattahoochee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Chattahoochee County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County
The largest communities in Chattahoochee County by 2023 Census population estimates are Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government (8,661). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Chattahoochee County include 31805, 31905. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Chattahoochee 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Chattahoochee County residents
Here is what we can help Chattahoochee County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Chattahoochee County options together
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Chattahoochee County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echols County | 528 | 47.8% | 17% | Metro |
| Stewart County | 761 | 75.3% | 20% | Metro |
| Lanier County | 1,611 | 57.9% | 21% | Metro |
| Talbot County | 1,633 | 67.9% | 15% | Metro |
| Marion County | 1,691 | 63.1% | 18% | Metro |
| Terrell County | 1,906 | 67.6% | 18% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.