Medicare in Wilkinson County by the numbers
| Wilkinson County | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,840 | 1,696,217 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.1% | 15.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,493 | 2,041,931 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,568 | 1,148,032 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.9% | 56.2% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,840 residents age 65 and older, Wilkinson County is 132nd among 159 Georgia counties for older residents. That group is 21.1% of its population, compared with 15.4% across Georgia. The 666 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Wilkinson County is 62.9% of people with Medicare, higher than the Georgia average of 56.2%. 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 Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 2,535 Medicare beneficiaries in Wilkinson County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Georgia average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 12%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Wilkinson County, CMS reported about 685 emergency room visits and 228 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (560) and close to 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 Wilkinson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Wilkinson County; we help Wilkinson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Wilkinson County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Wilkinson 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.
Where people live in Wilkinson County
People in Wilkinson County live in communities such as Gordon (1,742), Ivey (1,026), McIntyre (565), Irwinton (519), Toomsboro (376), Allentown (126) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Wilkinson County number 6: 31003, 31017, 31031, 31042, 31054, 31090. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Wilkinson 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 comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
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- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Wilkinson County compared with similar Georgia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans County | 1,845 | 64.6% | 17% | Rural |
| Johnson County | 1,883 | 65.8% | 23% | Rural |
| Wilcox County | 1,775 | 63.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Taylor County | 1,749 | 67.5% | 17% | Rural |
| Irwin County | 1,742 | 57.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Bacon County | 1,955 | 52.3% | 20% | Rural |
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