Medicare in Florence County by the numbers
| Florence County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 25,047 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.3% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 32,387 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 15,208 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.0% | 46.7% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Florence County ranks 13th of 46 South Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 25,047 people in that age group, or 18.3% of residents (statewide: 19.3%). Another 8,498 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Florence County is 47.0% of people with Medicare, close to the South Carolina average of 46.7%. 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 Florence County
Florence County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 32,501 Medicare beneficiaries in Florence County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 12% 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 Florence County, CMS reported about 614 emergency room visits and 265 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and higher than it for hospital stays (202). About 10% 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 Florence County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Florence County; we help Florence County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Florence County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Florence County:
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee — Florence (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center — Florence (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Florence County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Florence County by 2023 Census population estimates are Florence (40,609), Lake City (5,961), Timmonsville (2,105), Johnsonville (1,368), Pamplico (1,054), Quinby (905). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Florence County include 29114, 29161, 29501, 29505, 29506, 29530, 29541, 29555, 29583, 29591. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Florence 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 Florence County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Florence County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Florence County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Florence County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County | 23,861 | 55.2% | 7% | Metro |
| Dorchester County | 26,553 | 43.2% | 7% | Metro |
| Lancaster County | 23,409 | 45.2% | 5% | Metro |
| Sumter County | 18,854 | 50.0% | 10% | Metro |
| Kershaw County | 13,328 | 48.4% | 7% | Metro |
| Laurens County | 13,209 | 52.7% | 13% | Metro |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.