Medicare in Taliaferro County by the numbers
| Taliaferro County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 454 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.2% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 489 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 333 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.1% | 56.2% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Georgia’s 159 counties, Taliaferro County comes in 159th for residents age 65 and up (454). Older adults make up 28.2% of the population here; the state figure is 15.4%. Another 138 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, 52% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 16% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Taliaferro County is 68.1% of people with Medicare, higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Taliaferro County
Taliaferro County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 521 Medicare beneficiaries in Taliaferro County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 16% 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 Taliaferro County, CMS reported about 553 emergency room visits and 191 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and lower than it for hospital stays (223). About 9% 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 Taliaferro County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Taliaferro County; we help Taliaferro County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Taliaferro County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Taliaferro 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 Taliaferro County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Taliaferro County at Crawfordville (491), Sharon (111), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Taliaferro County number 2: 30631, 30664. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Taliaferro 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.
- Georgia Access, Georgia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: Georgia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Taliaferro County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Taliaferro County residents we can compare 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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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Taliaferro County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glascock County | 532 | 60.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Webster County | 621 | 63.0% | 15% | Rural |
| Baker County | 762 | 68.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Quitman County | 770 | 65.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Clay County | 844 | 65.3% | 23% | Rural |
| Schley County | 862 | 65.9% | 20% | Rural |
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