The numbers behind Medicare in Chattooga County
| Chattooga County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,844 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,152 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,209 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.4% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Chattooga County comes in 79th for residents age 65 and up (4,844). Older adults make up 19.2% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. About 1,647 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 68.4% of Chattooga County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher 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 Chattooga County
Chattooga County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 6,290 Medicare beneficiaries in Chattooga County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Chattooga County, CMS reported about 659 emergency room visits and 267 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 Chattooga County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Chattooga County; we help Chattooga County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Chattooga County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Chattooga 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.
Chattooga County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Chattooga County by 2023 Census population estimates are Summerville (4,420), Trion (1,969), Menlo (482), Lyerly (463). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Chattooga County, that means areas such as 30730, 30731, 30747, 30753, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Chattooga 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 Chattooga County residents
Here is what we can help Chattooga County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Chattooga County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 5,050 | 57.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Grady County | 5,107 | 60.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Toombs County | 4,541 | 65.6% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Decatur County | 5,200 | 61.9% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Upson County | 5,303 | 65.3% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Sumter County | 5,305 | 66.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.