The numbers behind Medicare in York County
| York County | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 47,392 | 1,037,931 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.9% | 19.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 58,089 | 1,294,203 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 27,005 | 604,910 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.5% | 46.7% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among South Carolina’s 46 counties, York County comes in 8th for residents age 65 and up (47,392). Older adults make up 15.9% of the population here; the state figure is 19.3%. The 18,160 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 61% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 46.5% of York County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 46.7% average across South Carolina. 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 York County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies York County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). 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 55,957 Medicare beneficiaries in York County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the South Carolina average of 73. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 7%.
Among people in Original Medicare in York County, CMS reported about 546 emergency room visits and 208 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (563) and close to it for hospital stays (202). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in York County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in York County; we help York County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in York County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in York County:
- Piedmont Medical Center — Rock Hill (acute care; for-profit; 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 York County
People in York County live in communities such as Rock Hill (75,654), Fort Mill (33,626), Tega Cay (14,057), York (9,154), Clover (7,391), Sharon (466) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within York County number 12: 29704, 29708, 29710, 29715, 29717, 29726, 29730, 29732, 29733, 29742, 29743, 29745. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in York 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- South Carolina Department of Insurance: South Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer York County residents
Here is what we can help York County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Get a clear answer for York County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
York County compared with similar South Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County | 54,364 | 42.3% | 6% | Metro |
| Anderson County | 39,704 | 53.7% | 7% | Metro |
| Berkeley County | 38,856 | 44.3% | 5% | Metro |
| Aiken County | 37,638 | 43.6% | 6% | Metro |
| Beaufort County | 58,041 | 32.6% | 2% | Metro |
| Spartanburg County | 58,315 | 54.3% | 9% | Metro |
See every South Carolina county in our South Carolina directory or go to our South Carolina Medicare hub.