Stewart County Medicare at a glance
| Stewart County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 761 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,084 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 816 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 75.3% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Stewart County comes in 154th for residents age 65 and up (761). Older adults make up 16.3% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. About 264 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 54% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 75.3% of Stewart County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 56.2% average across Georgia. 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 Stewart County
Stewart County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 1,170 Medicare beneficiaries in Stewart County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 20% 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 Stewart County, CMS reported about 473 emergency room visits and 192 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than it for hospital stays (223). 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Stewart County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Stewart County; we help Stewart County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Stewart County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Stewart 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.
Stewart County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Stewart County at Richland (1,406), Lumpkin (919), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Stewart County number 4: 31814, 31815, 31821, 31825. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Stewart 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 Stewart County residents
Here is what we can help Stewart County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Get a clear answer for Stewart County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Stewart County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Stewart County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echols County | 528 | 47.8% | 17% | Metro |
| Chattahoochee County | 498 | 62.8% | 9% | Metro |
| Lanier County | 1,611 | 57.9% | 21% | Metro |
| Talbot County | 1,633 | 67.9% | 15% | Metro |
| Marion County | 1,691 | 63.1% | 18% | Metro |
| Terrell County | 1,906 | 67.6% | 18% | Metro |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.