Medicare in Quitman County by the numbers
| Quitman County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 770 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 33.8% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 786 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 518 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 65.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 770 residents age 65 and older, Quitman County is 152nd among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 33.8% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. Another 186 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Quitman County is 65.9% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Quitman County
Quitman 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 813 Medicare beneficiaries in Quitman County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Quitman County, CMS reported about 767 emergency room visits and 247 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). 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 Quitman County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Quitman County; we help Quitman County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Quitman County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Quitman 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.
Quitman County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Quitman County at Georgetown-Quitman County unified government (2,280), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Quitman County, that means areas such as 39854, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Quitman 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 Quitman County residents
Here is what we can help Quitman County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Quitman County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 762 | 68.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Clay County | 844 | 65.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Schley County | 862 | 65.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Webster County | 621 | 63.0% | 15% | Rural |
| Calhoun County | 959 | 67.9% | 30% | Rural |
| Glascock County | 532 | 60.7% | 17% | Rural |
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