Liberty County Medicare at a glance
| Liberty County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,169 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.4% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,829 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,807 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.1% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Liberty County ranks 52nd of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,169 people in that age group, or 10.4% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 2,907 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). 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 59.1% of people with Medicare in Liberty County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Georgia average of 56.2%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Liberty County
Liberty County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 9,338 Medicare beneficiaries in Liberty County (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Liberty County, CMS reported about 368 emergency room visits and 188 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than 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 Liberty County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Liberty County; we help Liberty County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Liberty County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Liberty County:
- Liberty Regional Medical Center — Hinesville (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Liberty County
People in Liberty County live in communities such as Hinesville (36,181), Walthourville (3,913), Midway (2,253), Flemington (864), Allenhurst (856), Riceboro (656) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Liberty County, that means areas such as 31301, 31309, 31313, 31314, 31315, 31320, 31323, 31333, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Liberty 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 Liberty County residents
Here is what we can help Liberty County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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 Liberty County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Liberty County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 7,362 | 46.6% | 7% | Metro |
| Lumpkin County | 6,662 | 48.6% | 10% | Metro |
| Murray County | 6,583 | 51.2% | 23% | Metro |
| Oconee County | 7,902 | 40.9% | 4% | Metro |
| Dawson County | 6,401 | 53.2% | 8% | Metro |
| Pickens County | 8,365 | 46.7% | 8% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.