Medicare in Noble County by the numbers
| Noble County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,530 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,519 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,720 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 8,530 residents age 65 and older, Noble County is 33rd among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 18.0% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. The 3,262 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 62% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 63.9% of Noble County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher 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 Noble County
Noble County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 10,247 Medicare beneficiaries in Noble County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Noble County, CMS reported about 614 emergency room visits and 233 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and close to it for hospital stays (235). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Noble County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Noble County; we help Noble County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Noble County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Noble County:
- Parkview Noble Hospital — Kendallville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Noble County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Noble County live in communities such as Kendallville (10,239), Ligonier (4,608), Avilla (2,475), Albion (2,222), Rome City (1,304), Wolcottville (607) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Noble County number 10: 46701, 46710, 46732, 46755, 46760, 46763, 46767, 46784, 46794, 46796. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Noble 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Noble County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Noble County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Noble County options together
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Noble County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County | 8,429 | 25.0% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Marshall County | 9,008 | 57.7% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Jackson County | 7,953 | 61.0% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Steuben County | 7,925 | 64.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| DeKalb County | 7,822 | 67.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Lawrence County | 9,360 | 50.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.