Medicare in Coleman County by the numbers
| Coleman County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,998 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,682 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 825 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Coleman County ranks 162nd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,998 people in that age group, or 25.5% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 677 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 34% is 75 to 84 and 7% is 85 or older. CMS data show 30.8% of Coleman County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Coleman County
Coleman 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 2,716 Medicare beneficiaries in Coleman County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 Coleman County, CMS reported about 703 emergency room visits and 281 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 12% 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 Coleman County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Coleman County; we help Coleman County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Coleman County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Coleman County:
- Coleman County Medical Center Company — Coleman (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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 Coleman County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Coleman County at Coleman (3,966), Santa Anna (1,030), Novice (123), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Coleman County, that means areas such as 76828, 76834, 76845, 76873, 76878, 76884, 76888, 79519, 79538, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Coleman 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 Coleman County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Coleman County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Coleman County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Coleman County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somervell County | 2,017 | 47.6% | 8% | Rural |
| Runnels County | 2,078 | 31.0% | 13% | Rural |
| San Augustine County | 2,096 | 48.4% | 16% | Rural |
| Madison County | 2,139 | 53.3% | 13% | Rural |
| McCulloch County | 1,844 | 39.4% | 15% | Rural |
| Karnes County | 2,158 | 49.8% | 12% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.