Aransas County Medicare at a glance
| Aransas County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,312 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 28.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,856 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 5,088 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 7,312 residents age 65 and older, Aransas County is 82nd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 28.8% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 2,198 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 56% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Aransas County is 57.5% of people with Medicare, close to the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Aransas County
Aransas County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 8,452 Medicare beneficiaries in Aransas County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 7% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Aransas County, CMS reported about 645 emergency room visits and 191 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 9% 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 Aransas County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Aransas County; we help Aransas County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Aransas County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Aransas 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.
Aransas County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Aransas County live in communities such as Rockport (10,929), Fulton (1,592), Aransas Pass (1,121), Corpus Christi (0) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Aransas County include 77950, 78358, 78382. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Aransas 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.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Aransas County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Aransas County households, including 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 Aransas County
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- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Aransas County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller County | 7,486 | 51.3% | 10% | Metro |
| Maverick County | 6,891 | 76.9% | 45% | Metro |
| Caldwell County | 7,737 | 55.7% | 16% | Metro |
| Atascosa County | 7,812 | 64.2% | 18% | Metro |
| Austin County | 6,809 | 44.6% | 8% | Metro |
| Bandera County | 6,726 | 48.8% | 6% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.