The numbers behind Medicare in Jasper County
| Jasper County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,446 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,189 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,196 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.0% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Jasper County ranks 48th of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,446 people in that age group, or 19.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 2,440 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 39.0% of people with Medicare in Jasper County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Jasper County
Jasper 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 7,861 Medicare beneficiaries in Jasper County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Jasper County, CMS reported about 564 emergency room visits and 238 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Jasper County may differ from those in a neighboring county. 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:
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer — Rensselaer (critical access; nonprofit; 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
The largest communities in Jasper County by 2023 Census population estimates are Rensselaer (5,684), DeMotte (4,274), Remington (1,360), Wheatfield (938). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Jasper County include 46310, 46392, 47977, 47978. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
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.
- 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 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.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jasper County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Jasper County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County | 6,920 | 70.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Wells County | 5,490 | 56.3% | 13% | Metro |
| Posey County | 5,431 | 40.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Washington County | 5,378 | 50.1% | 16% | Metro |
| Clay County | 5,187 | 46.4% | 16% | Metro |
| Harrison County | 7,994 | 44.4% | 13% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.