Medicare in Concho County by the numbers
| Concho County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 719 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 779 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 347 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 719 residents age 65 and older, Concho County is 214th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 21.8% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 186 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 53% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 14% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Concho County is 44.5% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Concho County
The USDA classifies Concho County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 785 Medicare beneficiaries in Concho County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Concho County, CMS reported about 736 emergency room visits and 242 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 11% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Concho County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Concho County; we help Concho County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Concho County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Concho County:
- Concho County Hospital — Eden (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Concho County
The largest communities in Concho County by 2023 Census population estimates are Eden (1,834), Paint Rock (241). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Concho County include 76837, 76858, 76862, 76866. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Concho 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 Concho County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Concho County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Concho County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Concho County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackelford County | 689 | 38.3% | 10% | Rural |
| Sutton County | 685 | 24.9% | 12% | Rural |
| Hall County | 680 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Hansford County | 769 | 24.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Knox County | 667 | 32.7% | 21% | Rural |
| Menard County | 642 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.