The numbers behind Medicare in Vermillion County
| Vermillion County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,145 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,031 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,949 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.4% | 51.1% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Indiana’s 92 counties, Vermillion County comes in 81st for residents age 65 and up (3,145). Older adults make up 20.4% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 1,097 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 48.4% of people with Medicare in Vermillion County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Vermillion County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Vermillion County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 4,091 Medicare beneficiaries in Vermillion County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Vermillion County, CMS reported about 660 emergency room visits and 264 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than 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 Vermillion County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Vermillion County; we help Vermillion County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Vermillion County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Vermillion County:
- Union Hospital Clinton — Clinton (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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 Vermillion County
The largest communities in Vermillion County by 2023 Census population estimates are Clinton (4,790), Fairview Park (1,410), Cayuga (944), Dana (549), Perrysville (457), Newport (411). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Vermillion County, that means areas such as 47831, 47842, 47847, 47854, 47875, 47884, 47928, 47966, 47974, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Vermillion 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 Vermillion County residents
Here is what we can help Vermillion 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.
Let’s check your Vermillion County options together
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- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Vermillion County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | 2,918 | 41.6% | 14% | Metro |
| Tipton County | 3,448 | 45.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Sullivan County | 3,983 | 43.9% | 16% | Metro |
| Brown County | 4,263 | 46.8% | 12% | Metro |
| Carroll County | 4,343 | 43.3% | 10% | Metro |
| Warren County | 1,827 | 37.1% | 11% | Metro |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.