Medicare in Taylor County by the numbers
| Taylor County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,749 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.5% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,983 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,339 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 67.5% | 56.2% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 1,749 residents age 65 and older, Taylor County is 134th among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 22.5% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. The 613 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Taylor County is 67.5% of people with Medicare, higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Taylor County
The USDA classifies Taylor County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 1,965 Medicare beneficiaries in Taylor County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Georgia average of 73. About 17% 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 Taylor County, CMS reported about 550 emergency room visits and 239 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to it for hospital stays (223). About 11% 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 Taylor County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Taylor County; we help Taylor County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Taylor County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Taylor 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.
Taylor County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Taylor County by 2023 Census population estimates are Butler (1,832), Reynolds (903). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Taylor County number 5: 31006, 31039, 31058, 31076, 31081. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Taylor 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 Taylor County residents
Here is what we can help Taylor County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Ready to compare plans in Taylor County?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Taylor County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Taylor County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin County | 1,742 | 57.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 1,775 | 63.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Turner County | 1,717 | 70.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Randolph County | 1,666 | 69.0% | 18% | Rural |
| Wilkinson County | 1,840 | 62.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Evans County | 1,845 | 64.6% | 17% | Rural |
See every Georgia county in our Georgia directory or go to our Georgia Medicare hub.