The numbers behind Medicare in Jackson Parish
| Jackson Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,106 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,770 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,695 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.0% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Jackson Parish ranks 51st of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,106 people in that age group, or 21.1% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). Another 1,080 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 52% ages 65 to 74, 35% ages 75 to 84 and 13% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 45.0% of people with Medicare in Jackson Parish are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Jackson Parish
The USDA classifies Jackson Parish as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 3,832 Medicare beneficiaries in Jackson Parish (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the Louisiana average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Jackson Parish, CMS reported about 701 emergency room visits and 252 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Jackson Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Jackson Parish; we help Jackson Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jackson Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jackson Parish:
- Jackson Parish Hospital — Jonesboro (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Jackson Parish
The largest communities in Jackson Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are Jonesboro (4,019), Chatham (479), Hodge (372), North Hodge (289), East Hodge (199), Quitman (156). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Jackson Parish number 5: 71226, 71238, 71247, 71251, 71268. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Jackson 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.
- 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.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Jackson Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Jackson Parish residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Jackson Parish options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jackson Parish residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Jackson Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Parish | 3,329 | 43.5% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Concordia Parish | 3,552 | 45.1% | 24% | Smaller city/town |
| Franklin Parish | 3,802 | 44.9% | 31% | Smaller city/town |
| Madison Parish | 1,712 | 46.8% | 32% | Smaller city/town |
| Evangeline Parish | 5,187 | 44.5% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Beauregard Parish | 6,094 | 39.6% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.