The numbers behind Medicare in Iberville Parish
| Iberville Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,300 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.9% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 7,075 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,984 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.4% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, Iberville Parish comes in 33rd for residents age 65 and up (5,300). Older adults make up 17.9% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. Another 1,950 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Iberville Parish is 70.4% of people with Medicare, higher than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 Iberville Parish
Iberville Parish is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 6,874 Medicare beneficiaries in Iberville Parish (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 25% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. 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 Iberville Parish, CMS reported about 631 emergency room visits and 215 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 10% 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 Iberville Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Iberville Parish; we help Iberville Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Iberville Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Iberville Parish. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Iberville Parish
The largest communities in Iberville Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are St. Gabriel (6,733), Plaquemine (5,998), White Castle (1,616), Maringouin (825), Rosedale (631), Grosse Tete (543). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Iberville Parish include 70721, 70740, 70757, 70764, 70772, 70776, 70780, 70788. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Iberville Parish?
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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Iberville Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Iberville Parish households, including life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Iberville Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Parish | 5,232 | 54.3% | 17% | Metro |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 5,494 | 40.1% | 22% | Metro |
| Morehouse Parish | 4,858 | 54.1% | 28% | Metro |
| Union Parish | 4,844 | 44.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 4,633 | 65.6% | 18% | Metro |
| St. Bernard Parish | 6,131 | 71.8% | 26% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.