The numbers behind Medicare in Jasper County
| Jasper County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,937 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,726 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,386 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.0% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Jasper County comes in 109th for residents age 65 and up (2,937). Older adults make up 17.8% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. About 1,169 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 62% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. CMS data show 64.0% of Jasper County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Jasper County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Jasper County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 3,532 Medicare beneficiaries in Jasper County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Jasper County, CMS reported about 503 emergency room visits and 186 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than it for hospital stays (223). About 5% 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 Jasper County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Jasper County; we help Jasper County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jasper County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jasper County:
- Jasper Memorial Hospital — Monticello (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Jasper County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Jasper County at Monticello (2,833), Shady Dale (286), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Jasper County, that means areas such as 31064, 31085, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Jasper 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 Jasper County residents
Here is what we can help Jasper 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.
Get a clear answer for Jasper County
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Jasper County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County | 3,148 | 52.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Pike County | 3,345 | 57.7% | 12% | Metro |
| Crawford County | 2,528 | 53.6% | 15% | Metro |
| Brantley County | 3,381 | 55.2% | 18% | Metro |
| McIntosh County | 3,452 | 59.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Dade County | 3,490 | 55.7% | 14% | Metro |
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