Medicare in Crawford County by the numbers
| Crawford County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,296 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,923 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,572 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.8% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Crawford County ranks 86th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,296 people in that age group, or 22.0% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 916 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 63% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 7% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 53.8% of Crawford County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Crawford County
Crawford County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,912 Medicare beneficiaries in Crawford County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 20% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 16%. 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 Crawford County, CMS reported about 574 emergency room visits and 199 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 7% 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 Crawford County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Crawford County; we help Crawford County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Crawford County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Crawford 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 Crawford County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Crawford County at Marengo (815), English (678), Milltown (416), Leavenworth (288), Alton (28), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Crawford County include 47116, 47118, 47123, 47137, 47140, 47145, 47174, 47175. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Crawford 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Crawford County residents
Here is what we can help Crawford County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Get a clear answer for Crawford County
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Crawford County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | 2,176 | 35.5% | 12% | Rural |
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
| Switzerland County | 1,983 | 55.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Union County | 1,498 | 47.9% | 16% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.