Medicare in Cochran County by the numbers
| Cochran County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 380 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 520 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 262 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 380 residents age 65 and older, Cochran County is 236th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 15.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 143 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 29% is 75 to 84 and 16% is 85 or older. About 50.4% of people with Medicare in Cochran County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Cochran County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Cochran 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 565 Medicare beneficiaries in Cochran County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 11%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Cochran County, CMS reported about 584 emergency room visits and 178 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Cochran County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Cochran County; we help Cochran County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Cochran County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Cochran County:
- Cochran Memorial Hospital — Morton (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Cochran County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Cochran County at Morton (1,677), Whiteface (365), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Cochran County include 79314, 79346, 79379. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Cochran 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 Cochran County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Cochran County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Cochran County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudspeth County | 344 | 53.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Irion County | 338 | 33.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Armstrong County | 449 | 38.9% | 11% | 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.