The numbers behind Medicare in Ripley County
| Ripley County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,498 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 6,589 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,551 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.9% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Ripley County comes in 55th for residents age 65 and up (5,498). Older adults make up 18.8% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 2,040 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 53.9% of Ripley County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 51.1% average across Indiana. 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 Ripley County
Ripley County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 7,071 Medicare beneficiaries in Ripley 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 Ripley County, CMS reported about 671 emergency room visits and 192 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and lower than it for hospital stays (235). About 7% 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 Ripley County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Ripley County; we help Ripley County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Ripley County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Ripley 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.
Ripley County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Ripley County live in communities such as Batesville (5,365), Versailles (2,188), Milan (1,832), Osgood (1,594), Sunman (931), Holton (427) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Ripley County number 9: 47006, 47017, 47021, 47023, 47031, 47033, 47034, 47037, 47042. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Ripley 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Ripley County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Ripley County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Ripley County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 5,508 | 57.0% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Daviess County | 5,508 | 30.8% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| White County | 5,469 | 43.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Randolph County | 5,075 | 43.5% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Fayette County | 4,931 | 49.2% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Adams County | 6,067 | 44.7% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.