Medicare in Evangeline Parish by the numbers
| Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,187 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,235 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,220 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 5,187 residents age 65 and older, Evangeline Parish is 35th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 16.3% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. The 2,000 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 44.5% of Evangeline Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. 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 Evangeline Parish
The USDA classifies Evangeline Parish as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 7,479 Medicare beneficiaries in Evangeline Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 29% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Evangeline Parish, CMS reported about 753 emergency room visits and 315 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (648) and higher than it for hospital stays (237). About 16% 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 Evangeline Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Evangeline Parish; we help Evangeline Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Evangeline Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Evangeline Parish:
- Mercy Regional Medical Center — Ville Platte (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- Savoy Medical Center — Mamou (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Evangeline Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Evangeline Parish at Ville Platte (6,167), Mamou (2,817), Pine Prairie (1,470), Basile (1,187), Turkey Creek (402), Chataignier (256), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Evangeline Parish number 7: 70524, 70554, 70576, 70580, 70585, 70586, 71367. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Evangeline Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Evangeline Parish residents
Here is what we can help Evangeline Parish 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.
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Evangeline Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Natchitoches Parish | 6,283 | 45.8% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin Parish | 3,802 | 44.9% | 31% | Smaller city/town |
| Vernon Parish | 6,645 | 36.6% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Concordia Parish | 3,552 | 45.1% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Lincoln Parish | 7,030 | 46.0% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.