Clark County Medicare at a glance
| Clark County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 21,563 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 27,059 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 12,847 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.5% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Clark County ranks 14th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 21,563 people in that age group, or 17.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 8,193 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 47.5% of Clark County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Clark County
Clark County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 26,700 Medicare beneficiaries in Clark County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Clark County, CMS reported about 743 emergency room visits and 265 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Clark County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Clark County; we help Clark County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Clark County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Clark County:
- Norton Clark Hospital — Jeffersonville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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 Clark County
The largest communities in Clark County by 2023 Census population estimates are Jeffersonville (51,235), Clarksville (22,208), Sellersburg (10,058), Charlestown (8,460), Utica (1,236), Borden (805). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Clark County include 47104, 47106, 47111, 47126, 47129, 47130, 47141, 47143, 47147, 47162, 47163, 47172. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Clark 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Clark County residents
Here is what we can help Clark County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Get a clear answer for Clark County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Clark County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Clark County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 21,295 | 41.6% | 15% | Metro |
| LaPorte County | 22,343 | 45.0% | 15% | Metro |
| Delaware County | 20,083 | 54.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Tippecanoe County | 23,795 | 45.0% | 14% | Metro |
| Vigo County | 18,749 | 47.9% | 22% | Metro |
| Madison County | 25,091 | 61.4% | 18% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.