Medicare in Pike County by the numbers
| Pike County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,599 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.5% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,145 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,434 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.6% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 2,599 residents age 65 and older, Pike County is 85th among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 21.5% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. The 927 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 59% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 45.6% of people with Medicare in Pike County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Pike County
Pike County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 3,088 Medicare beneficiaries in Pike County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pike County, CMS reported about 553 emergency room visits and 217 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Pike County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Pike County; we help Pike County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Pike County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Pike 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.
Pike County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Pike County at Petersburg (2,260), Winslow (757), Spurgeon (166), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Pike County include 47564, 47567, 47584, 47585, 47590, 47598. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Pike 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 Pike County residents
Here is what we can help Pike County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Let’s check your Pike County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Pike County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Pike County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Crawford County | 2,296 | 53.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Martin County | 2,176 | 35.5% | 12% | Rural |
| Switzerland County | 1,983 | 55.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Parke County | 3,492 | 51.6% | 15% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.