The numbers behind Medicare in Lee County
| Lee County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,968 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.7% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,172 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,400 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 55.1% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Lee County comes in 77th for residents age 65 and up (4,968). Older adults make up 14.7% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. The 1,852 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 63% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 7% is 85 or older. About 55.1% of people with Medicare in Lee County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Lee County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Lee County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). 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 5,798 Medicare beneficiaries in Lee County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lee County, CMS reported about 456 emergency room visits and 209 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Lee County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Lee County; we help Lee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Lee County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Lee 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.
Where people live in Lee County
People in Lee County live in communities such as Leesburg (3,553), Smithville (617) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Lee County number 3: 31743, 31763, 31787. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Lee 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 Lee County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Lee County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Ready to compare plans in Lee County?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Lee County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County | 5,043 | 62.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Peach County | 5,054 | 62.4% | 11% | Metro |
| Jones County | 5,281 | 52.5% | 9% | Metro |
| Morgan County | 4,497 | 56.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Meriwether County | 4,493 | 66.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Burke County | 4,468 | 68.3% | 16% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.