Medicare in Pulaski County by the numbers
| Pulaski County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,707 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,296 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,442 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.8% | 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 2,707 residents age 65 and older, Pulaski County is 83rd among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 21.9% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. The 893 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Pulaski County is 43.8% of people with Medicare, lower than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 (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 3,385 Medicare beneficiaries in Pulaski County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 14% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Pulaski County, CMS reported about 543 emergency room visits and 182 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than 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 Pulaski County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. 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:
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital — Winamac (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Winamac (2,287), Francesville (826), Medaryville (556), Monterey (187), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Pulaski County number 6: 46960, 46968, 46985, 46996, 47946, 47957. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Pulaski County residents
Here is what we can help Pulaski County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Pulaski County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
| Crawford County | 2,296 | 53.8% | 20% | Rural |
| Martin County | 2,176 | 35.5% | 12% | Rural |
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Switzerland County | 1,983 | 55.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Parke County | 3,492 | 51.6% | 15% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.