The numbers behind Medicare in Pulaski County
| Pulaski County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,247 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.3% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,231 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,270 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 56.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Pulaski County comes in 119th for residents age 65 and up (2,247). Older adults make up 22.3% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. The 655 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Pulaski County is 56.9% 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 Pulaski County
Pulaski County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 2,274 Medicare beneficiaries in Pulaski County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pulaski County, CMS reported about 667 emergency room visits and 241 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 11% 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 Pulaski County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Pulaski County; we help Pulaski County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Pulaski County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Pulaski County:
- Taylor Regional Hospital — Hawkinsville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Pulaski County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Pulaski County at Hawkinsville (4,100), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Pulaski County, that means areas such as 31036, 31071, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Pulaski County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Pulaski County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 2,194 | 68.8% | 19% | Rural |
| Telfair County | 2,312 | 68.6% | 25% | Rural |
| Wilkes County | 2,314 | 63.4% | 18% | Rural |
| Early County | 2,134 | 61.7% | 21% | Rural |
| Macon County | 2,369 | 71.5% | 23% | Rural |
| Seminole County | 2,382 | 58.5% | 17% | Rural |
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