Medicare in Clarendon County by the numbers
| Clarendon County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,974 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.7% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,831 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,233 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.2% | 46.7% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 7,974 residents age 65 and older, Clarendon County is 29th among 46 South Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 25.7% of its population, compared with 19.3% across South Carolina. Another 2,418 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 53.2% of people with Medicare in Clarendon County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the South Carolina average of 46.7%. 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 Clarendon County
Clarendon County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 9,823 Medicare beneficiaries in Clarendon County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 7%. 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 Clarendon County, CMS reported about 559 emergency room visits and 211 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and close to it for hospital stays (202). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Clarendon County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Clarendon County; we help Clarendon County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Clarendon County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Clarendon County:
- McLeod Health Clarendon — Manning (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Where people live in Clarendon County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Clarendon County at Manning (3,802), Summerton (789), Turbeville (746), Paxville (229), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Clarendon County number 6: 29001, 29051, 29102, 29111, 29148, 29162. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Clarendon 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Clarendon County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Clarendon County residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Clarendon County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell County | 4,105 | 58.1% | 12% | Rural |
| McCormick County | 3,987 | 48.4% | 5% | Rural |
| Hampton County | 3,653 | 57.7% | 9% | Rural |
| Lee County | 3,384 | 56.5% | 16% | Rural |
| Bamberg County | 3,162 | 59.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Allendale County | 1,678 | 59.9% | 13% | Rural |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.