Medicare in Georgetown County by the numbers
| Georgetown County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 20,784 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 31.6% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 23,493 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 9,894 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 42.1% | 46.7% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 20,784 residents age 65 and older, Georgetown County is 16th among 46 South Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 31.6% of its population, compared with 19.3% across South Carolina. The 5,704 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 42.1% of people with Medicare in Georgetown County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the South Carolina average of 46.7%. 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 Georgetown County
Georgetown County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, 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 22,936 Medicare beneficiaries in Georgetown County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 5% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Georgetown County, CMS reported about 546 emergency room visits and 190 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and close to it for hospital stays (202). About 9% 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 Georgetown County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Georgetown County; we help Georgetown County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Georgetown County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Georgetown County:
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital — Georgetown (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Georgetown County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Georgetown County live in communities such as Georgetown (8,714), Andrews (2,502), Pawleys Island (135) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Georgetown County include 29440, 29554, 29585. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Georgetown 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Georgetown County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Georgetown County households, including 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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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Georgetown County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | 20,649 | 47.3% | 6% | Smaller city/town |
| Orangeburg County | 17,680 | 58.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Greenwood County | 13,781 | 48.0% | 8% | Smaller city/town |
| Cherokee County | 10,061 | 56.0% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Chesterfield County | 8,639 | 51.2% | 15% | 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.