The numbers behind Medicare in Haralson County
| Haralson County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,043 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.7% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,681 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,179 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.6% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Haralson County comes in 76th for residents age 65 and up (5,043). Older adults make up 15.7% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 1,935 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, 33% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Haralson County is 62.6% of people with Medicare, higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Haralson County
Haralson County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 6,785 Medicare beneficiaries in Haralson County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 20% 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 Haralson County, CMS reported about 744 emergency room visits and 265 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 8% 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 Haralson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Haralson County; we help Haralson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Haralson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Haralson County:
- Higgins General Hospital — Bremen (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Haralson County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Haralson County at Bremen (7,638), Tallapoosa (3,201), Buchanan (958), Waco (575), Temple (78), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Haralson County include 30110, 30113, 30176. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Haralson 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 Haralson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Haralson County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Haralson County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County | 5,054 | 62.4% | 11% | Metro |
| Lee County | 4,968 | 55.1% | 10% | Metro |
| Jones County | 5,281 | 52.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Morgan County | 4,497 | 56.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Meriwether County | 4,493 | 66.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Burke County | 4,468 | 68.3% | 16% | Metro |
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