Highest Medicare coverage, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of people covered by Medicare, alone or in combination with other coverage (2024 ACS). A close proxy for retirement geography. The Villages, Florida leads at 85.3%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Florida carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest medicare?
The Villages, Florida ranks #1 with 85.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by medicare?
The Villages, Florida, Sun City West, Arizona, Laguna Woods, California, Desert Palms, California, Green Valley, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is medicare measured?
Share of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with Medicare coverage, alone or in combination (ACS S2704). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).