Medicare in Burleson County by the numbers
| Burleson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,142 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,414 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,730 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 4,142 residents age 65 and older, Burleson County is 115th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 21.3% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 1,558 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 61% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Burleson County is 50.4% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Burleson County
Burleson County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 5,222 Medicare beneficiaries in Burleson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Burleson County, CMS reported about 700 emergency room visits and 278 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Burleson County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Burleson County; we help Burleson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Burleson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Burleson County:
- Burleson St. Joseph Health Center — Caldwell (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
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 Burleson County
People in Burleson County live in communities such as Caldwell (4,579), Somerville (1,419), Snook (548) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Burleson County number 5: 77836, 77852, 77863, 77878, 77879. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Burleson 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 Burleson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Burleson County residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Burleson County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson County | 3,724 | 51.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Bosque County | 4,866 | 52.3% | 9% | Metro |
| Lampasas County | 4,886 | 43.3% | 8% | Metro |
| Hockley County | 3,362 | 53.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Falls County | 3,330 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Jones County | 3,154 | 43.3% | 14% | Metro |
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