Greene County Medicare at a glance
| Greene County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,426 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.6% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,080 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,511 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.5% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 6,426 residents age 65 and older, Greene County is 49th among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 20.6% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. Another 2,314 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 43.5% of people with Medicare in Greene County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Greene County
Greene 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 8,083 Medicare beneficiaries in Greene County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Greene County, CMS reported about 635 emergency room visits and 193 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 6% 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 Greene County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Greene County; we help Greene County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Greene County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Greene County:
- Greene County General Hospital — Linton (critical access; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 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.
Greene County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Greene County at Linton (5,194), Bloomfield (2,302), Jasonville (2,008), Worthington (1,406), Lyons (633), Switz City (266), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Greene County number 11: 47424, 47438, 47441, 47443, 47445, 47449, 47453, 47457, 47459, 47465, 47471. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Greene 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Greene County residents
Here is what we can help Greene County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Greene County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County | 6,555 | 52.9% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Jefferson County | 6,578 | 43.4% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Gibson County | 6,161 | 43.1% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Putnam County | 6,713 | 54.7% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Adams County | 6,067 | 44.7% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Wabash County | 6,819 | 55.8% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.