The numbers behind Medicare in Franklin Parish
| Franklin Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,802 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.7% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,847 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,177 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.9% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Franklin Parish ranks 44th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,802 people in that age group, or 19.7% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 1,328 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 44.9% of people with Medicare in Franklin Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Franklin Parish
The USDA classifies Franklin 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 4,813 Medicare beneficiaries in Franklin Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 31% 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 Franklin Parish, CMS reported about 833 emergency room visits and 291 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 12% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Franklin Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Franklin Parish; we help Franklin Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Franklin Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Franklin Parish:
- Franklin Medical Center — Winnsboro (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Where people live in Franklin Parish
The largest communities in Franklin Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are Winnsboro (4,665), Wisner (748), Gilbert (439), Baskin (207). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Franklin Parish number 6: 71219, 71230, 71243, 71295, 71336, 71378. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Franklin 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.
- 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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Franklin Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Franklin Parish residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Franklin Parish residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Franklin Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish | 3,552 | 45.1% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Allen Parish | 3,329 | 43.5% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson Parish | 3,106 | 45.0% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Evangeline Parish | 5,187 | 44.5% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Madison Parish | 1,712 | 46.8% | 32% | Smaller city/town |
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.