Medicare in McIntosh County by the numbers
| McIntosh County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,452 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 30.0% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,763 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,239 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 59.5% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 3,452 residents age 65 and older, McIntosh County is 101st among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 30.0% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. About 983 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in McIntosh County is 59.5% of people with Medicare, 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 McIntosh County
McIntosh 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 3,724 Medicare beneficiaries in McIntosh County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in McIntosh County, CMS reported about 501 emergency room visits and 255 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and higher 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 McIntosh County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in McIntosh County; we help McIntosh County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near McIntosh County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside McIntosh 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in McIntosh County
People in McIntosh County live in communities such as Darien (1,678) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside McIntosh County include 31305, 31327, 31331. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in McIntosh 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 McIntosh County residents
Here is what we can help McIntosh County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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McIntosh County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 3,490 | 55.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Brantley County | 3,381 | 55.2% | 18% | Metro |
| Pike County | 3,345 | 57.7% | 12% | Metro |
| Brooks County | 3,666 | 60.1% | 20% | Metro |
| Oglethorpe County | 3,148 | 52.1% | 13% | Metro |
| Jasper County | 2,937 | 64.0% | 13% | Metro |
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