Knox County Medicare at a glance
| Knox County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,920 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,514 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,896 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.0% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Knox County ranks 42nd of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,920 people in that age group, or 19.2% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 2,490 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 34.0% of Knox County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Knox County
The USDA classifies Knox County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not 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 8,617 Medicare beneficiaries in Knox County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Knox County, CMS reported about 735 emergency room visits and 252 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). 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 Knox County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Knox County; we help Knox County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Knox County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Knox County:
- Good Samaritan Hospital — Vincennes (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
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.
Knox County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Knox County live in communities such as Vincennes (16,588), Bicknell (3,016), Oaktown (584), Monroe City (496), Bruceville (449), Wheatland (389) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Knox County, that means areas such as 47512, 47516, 47524, 47528, 47535, 47557, 47561, 47573, 47578, 47591, 47596, 47597, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Knox 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Knox County residents
Here is what we can help Knox County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Knox County options together
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Knox County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington County | 7,020 | 64.3% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Wabash County | 6,819 | 55.8% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Putnam County | 6,713 | 54.7% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Cass County | 7,194 | 49.4% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Jefferson County | 6,578 | 43.4% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Miami County | 6,555 | 52.9% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.