Medicare in Armstrong County by the numbers
| Armstrong County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 449 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 512 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 199 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 38.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Armstrong County comes in 230th for residents age 65 and up (449). Older adults make up 24.5% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. About 145 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 38.9% of Armstrong County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Armstrong County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Armstrong County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million 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 521 Medicare beneficiaries in Armstrong County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Armstrong County, CMS reported about 469 emergency room visits and 229 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Armstrong County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Armstrong County; we help Armstrong County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Armstrong County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Armstrong 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.
Armstrong County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Armstrong County by 2023 Census population estimates are Claude (1,186). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Armstrong County include 79019, 79094. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Armstrong 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 Armstrong County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Armstrong County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Get a clear answer for Armstrong County
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Armstrong County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochran County | 380 | 50.4% | 17% | Metro |
| Hudspeth County | 344 | 53.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Irion County | 338 | 33.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Oldham County | 297 | 30.1% | 10% | Metro |
| Martin County | 616 | 37.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Garza County | 623 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.