The numbers behind Medicare in Scott County
| Scott County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,243 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,779 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,382 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 58.5% | 51.1% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Scott County comes in 71st for residents age 65 and up (4,243). Older adults make up 17.2% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 1,783 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 8% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 58.5% of people with Medicare in Scott County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Indiana average of 51.1%. 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 Scott County
Scott 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 5,928 Medicare beneficiaries in Scott County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 22% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 16%. 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 Scott County, CMS reported about 684 emergency room visits and 244 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Scott County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Scott County; we help Scott County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Scott County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Scott County:
- Norton Scott Hospital — Scottsburg (critical access; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Scott County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Scott County at Scottsburg (7,373), Austin (4,160), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Scott County number 3: 47102, 47170, 47177. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Scott 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 Scott County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Scott County households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Scott County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Scott County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 4,293 | 54.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Perry County | 3,820 | 45.3% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Jay County | 3,789 | 50.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Decatur County | 4,830 | 47.9% | 15% | Smaller city/town |
| Jennings County | 4,836 | 56.1% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Fayette County | 4,931 | 49.2% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.