Medicare in Grady County by the numbers
| Grady County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,107 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.6% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,678 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,452 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.8% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Grady County ranks 73rd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,107 people in that age group, or 19.6% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 1,733 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Grady County is 60.8% of people with Medicare, close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Grady County
Grady County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 5,781 Medicare beneficiaries in Grady County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. 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 Grady County, CMS reported about 652 emergency room visits and 197 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 7% 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 Grady County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Grady County; we help Grady County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Grady County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Grady County:
- Grady General Hospital — Cairo (acute care; nonprofit; no emergency department)
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.
Where people live in Grady County
The largest communities in Grady County by 2023 Census population estimates are Cairo (10,007), Whigham (380). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Grady County, that means areas such as 39827, 39828, 39897, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Grady 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Grady County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Grady County 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.
Let’s check your Grady County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Grady County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Grady County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 5,050 | 57.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Decatur County | 5,200 | 61.9% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Upson County | 5,303 | 65.3% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Sumter County | 5,305 | 66.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Chattooga County | 4,844 | 68.4% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Toombs County | 4,541 | 65.6% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.