Medicare in Harrison County by the numbers
| Harrison County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,994 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,996 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,441 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.4% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Harrison County ranks 35th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,994 people in that age group, or 20.0% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 2,996 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Harrison County is 44.4% of people with Medicare, 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 Harrison County
Harrison 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 9,808 Medicare beneficiaries in Harrison County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Harrison County, CMS reported about 606 emergency room visits and 211 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). 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 Harrison County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Harrison County; we help Harrison County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Harrison County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Harrison County:
- Harrison County Hospital — Corydon (critical access; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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.
Where people live in Harrison County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Harrison County at Corydon (3,168), Lanesville (941), Palmyra (902), Milltown (381), Elizabeth (202), Crandall (138), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Harrison County number 12: 47110, 47112, 47114, 47115, 47117, 47135, 47136, 47142, 47160, 47161, 47164, 47166. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Harrison 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.
- 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.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Harrison County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Harrison County residents we can compare 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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Harrison County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 8,774 | 56.8% | 18% | Metro |
| Whitley County | 6,920 | 70.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Jasper County | 6,446 | 39.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Dearborn County | 10,047 | 49.1% | 14% | Metro |
| Wells County | 5,490 | 56.3% | 13% | Metro |
| Posey County | 5,431 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.