Medicare in Dillon County by the numbers
| Dillon County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,989 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.0% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,973 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,147 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.5% | 46.7% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,989 residents age 65 and older, Dillon County is 38th among 46 South Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 18.0% of its population, compared with 19.3% across South Carolina. Another 1,774 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. CMS data show 59.5% of Dillon County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 46.7% average across South Carolina. 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 Dillon County
Dillon County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 7,117 Medicare beneficiaries in Dillon County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 17% 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 Dillon County, CMS reported about 738 emergency room visits and 270 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (563) and higher than it for hospital stays (202). About 11% 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 Dillon County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Dillon County; we help Dillon County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dillon County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dillon County:
- McLeod Medical Center - Dillon — Dillon (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Dillon County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Dillon County at Dillon (6,306), Latta (1,252), Lake View (765), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Dillon County, that means areas such as 29536, 29543, 29547, 29563, 29565, 29567, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Dillon 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.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Dillon County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Dillon County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Dillon County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Dillon County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County | 5,094 | 60.7% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Abbeville County | 5,691 | 50.2% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Marion County | 6,253 | 57.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Williamsburg County | 6,987 | 61.0% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Colleton County | 8,072 | 50.5% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Newberry County | 8,125 | 44.7% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.