The numbers behind Medicare in Jeff Davis County
| Jeff Davis County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,432 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,972 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,683 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.6% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 2,432 residents age 65 and older, Jeff Davis County is 113th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 16.3% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 926 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 56.6% of people with Medicare in Jeff Davis County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Jeff Davis County
The USDA classifies Jeff Davis County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 2,978 Medicare beneficiaries in Jeff Davis County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. 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 Jeff Davis County, CMS reported about 782 emergency room visits and 202 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 7% 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 Jeff Davis County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Jeff Davis County; we help Jeff Davis County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jeff Davis County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jeff Davis County:
- Jeff Davis Hospital — Hazlehurst (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.
Jeff Davis County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Jeff Davis County by 2023 Census population estimates are Hazlehurst (4,071), Denton (188). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Jeff Davis County number 2: 31532, 31539. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Jeff Davis 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Jeff Davis County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Jeff Davis County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Jeff Davis County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Jeff Davis County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dooly County | 2,444 | 62.3% | 14% | Rural |
| Seminole County | 2,382 | 58.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Macon County | 2,369 | 71.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Wilkes County | 2,314 | 63.4% | 18% | Rural |
| Telfair County | 2,312 | 68.6% | 25% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,247 | 56.9% | 14% | Rural |
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