The numbers behind Medicare in Randolph County
| Randolph County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,666 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.4% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,716 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,184 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 69.0% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Randolph County ranks 138th of 159 Georgia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,666 people in that age group, or 27.4% of residents (statewide: 15.4%). Another 457 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, 54% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 15% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Randolph County is 69.0% of people with Medicare, higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Randolph County
The USDA classifies Randolph County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 1,755 Medicare beneficiaries in Randolph County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 18% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 12%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Randolph County, CMS reported about 464 emergency room visits and 233 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). 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 Randolph County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Randolph County; we help Randolph County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Randolph County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Randolph 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Randolph County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Randolph County at Cuthbert (2,915), Shellman (824), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Randolph County number 3: 39836, 39840, 39886. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Randolph 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 Randolph County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Randolph County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Randolph County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County | 1,717 | 70.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Montgomery County | 1,607 | 66.3% | 22% | Rural |
| Irwin County | 1,742 | 57.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Taylor County | 1,749 | 67.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 1,775 | 63.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Jenkins County | 1,543 | 70.9% | 18% | Rural |
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