Blanco County Medicare at a glance
| Blanco County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,549 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,379 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,740 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Blanco County ranks 128th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,549 people in that age group, or 27.2% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 1,331 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 62% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 39.7% of people with Medicare in Blanco County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Blanco County
Blanco County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 4,228 Medicare beneficiaries in Blanco County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Blanco County, CMS reported about 432 emergency room visits and 157 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Blanco County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Blanco County; we help Blanco County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Blanco County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Blanco 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Blanco County
People in Blanco County live in communities such as Johnson City (2,037), Blanco (2,005), Round Mountain (116) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Blanco County include 78606, 78635, 78636, 78663. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Blanco 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 Blanco County residents
Here is what we can help Blanco County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Blanco County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Blanco County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Blanco County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 3,767 | 45.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Rains County | 3,311 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Trinity County | 3,795 | 57.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Comanche County | 3,291 | 38.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Sabine County | 3,138 | 38.2% | 11% | Rural |
| Eastland County | 3,998 | 47.2% | 14% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.