Coffee County Medicare at a glance
| Coffee County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,393 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,640 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,792 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.7% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Coffee County ranks 60th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,393 people in that age group, or 14.8% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). About 2,452 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, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 62.7% of people with Medicare in Coffee County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Coffee County
The USDA classifies Coffee County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 7,868 Medicare beneficiaries in Coffee County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 19% 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 Coffee County, CMS reported about 589 emergency room visits and 209 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Coffee County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Coffee County; we help Coffee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Coffee County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Coffee 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Coffee County
People in Coffee County live in communities such as Douglas (11,769), Nicholls (2,896), Broxton (1,075), Ambrose (335) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Coffee County number 6: 31512, 31519, 31533, 31535, 31554, 31567. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Coffee 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 Coffee County residents
Here is what we can help Coffee 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 Coffee County
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Coffee County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County | 6,373 | 59.9% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Hart County | 6,331 | 54.0% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Tift County | 6,910 | 62.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Stephens County | 5,781 | 58.7% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Polk County | 7,044 | 61.2% | 17% | 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.