Medicare in Johnson County by the numbers
| Johnson County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,883 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.3% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,998 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,314 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.8% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,883 residents age 65 and older, Johnson County is 130th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 20.3% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 609 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 34% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 65.8% of people with Medicare in Johnson County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than 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 Johnson County
Johnson County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,074 Medicare beneficiaries in Johnson County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 23% 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 Johnson County, CMS reported about 725 emergency room visits and 324 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher than it for hospital stays (223). About 9% 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 Johnson County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Johnson County; we help Johnson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Johnson County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Johnson County. 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.
Johnson County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Johnson County at Wrightsville (3,586), Adrian (326), Kite (158), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Johnson County include 31049, 31096. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Johnson 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 Johnson County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Johnson County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Johnson County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Johnson County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans County | 1,845 | 64.6% | 17% | Rural |
| Wilkinson County | 1,840 | 62.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Bacon County | 1,955 | 52.3% | 20% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 1,775 | 63.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Taylor County | 1,749 | 67.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Charlton County | 2,020 | 56.2% | 19% | Rural |
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