Medicare in Long County by the numbers
| Long County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,001 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,457 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,313 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.4% | 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 2,001 residents age 65 and older, Long County is 126th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 10.2% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 947 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 69% ages 65 to 74, 23% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 53.4% of Long County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Long County
Long 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 2,205 Medicare beneficiaries in Long County (2023). Their average age is 68, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 16% 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 Long County, CMS reported about 474 emergency room visits and 166 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 5% 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 Long County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Long County; we help Long County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Long County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Long 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.
Long County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Long County at Ludowici (1,846), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Long County number 1: 31316. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Long 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 Long County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Long County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Get a clear answer for Long County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
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- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Long County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twiggs County | 1,932 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Lincoln County | 2,072 | 56.8% | 10% | Metro |
| Terrell County | 1,906 | 67.6% | 18% | Metro |
| Heard County | 2,166 | 62.6% | 19% | Metro |
| Marion County | 1,691 | 63.1% | 18% | Metro |
| Talbot County | 1,633 | 67.9% | 15% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.