The numbers behind Medicare in Dubois County
| Dubois County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,429 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,655 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,665 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 25.0% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Dubois County ranks 34th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 8,429 people in that age group, or 19.4% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 3,258 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Dubois County is 25.0% of people with Medicare, lower than the Indiana average of 51.1%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Dubois County
Dubois County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, not 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 10,223 Medicare beneficiaries in Dubois County (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the Indiana average of 72. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Dubois County, CMS reported about 532 emergency room visits and 180 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 4% 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 Dubois County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Dubois County; we help Dubois County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dubois County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dubois County:
- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center — Jasper (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Dubois County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Dubois County by 2023 Census population estimates are Jasper (16,781), Huntingburg (6,495), Ferdinand (2,189), Holland (610), Birdseye (410). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Dubois County, that means areas such as 47513, 47521, 47527, 47532, 47541, 47542, 47546, 47575, 47580, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Dubois 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 Dubois County residents
Here is what we can help Dubois 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.
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Dubois County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble County | 8,530 | 63.9% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 7,953 | 61.0% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Steuben County | 7,925 | 64.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Marshall County | 9,008 | 57.7% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| DeKalb County | 7,822 | 67.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Lawrence County | 9,360 | 50.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.