The numbers behind Medicare in Randolph County
| Randolph County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,075 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.0% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,133 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,667 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.5% | 51.1% 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 61st of 92 Indiana counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 5,075 people in that age group, or 21.0% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). The 1,659 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 56% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 43.5% of Randolph County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Randolph County
The USDA classifies Randolph County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 6,309 Medicare beneficiaries in Randolph County (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the Indiana average of 72. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Randolph County, CMS reported about 602 emergency room visits and 227 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 8% 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 Randolph County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Randolph County; we help Randolph County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Randolph County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Randolph County:
- Ascension St. Vincent Randolph — Winchester (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Randolph County
The largest communities in Randolph County by 2023 Census population estimates are Winchester (4,778), Union City (3,423), Parker City (1,263), Farmland (1,250), Lynn (943), Ridgeville (684). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Randolph County number 9: 47340, 47354, 47355, 47358, 47368, 47380, 47382, 47390, 47394. 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.
- 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 Randolph County residents
Here is what we can help Randolph 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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Randolph County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 4,931 | 49.2% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Jennings County | 4,836 | 56.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Decatur County | 4,830 | 47.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| White County | 5,469 | 43.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Ripley County | 5,498 | 53.9% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Clinton County | 5,508 | 57.0% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.