Coryell County Medicare at a glance
| Coryell County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,961 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 11.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 12,599 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,315 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.1% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 9,961 residents age 65 and older, Coryell County is 62nd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 11.7% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 3,544 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 50.1% of Coryell County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Coryell County
Coryell County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 12,212 Medicare beneficiaries in Coryell County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Texas average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Coryell County, CMS reported about 560 emergency room visits and 212 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to 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 Coryell County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Coryell County; we help Coryell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Coryell County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Coryell County:
- Coryell Memorial Hospital — Gatesville (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.
Where people live in Coryell County
The largest communities in Coryell County by 2023 Census population estimates are Copperas Cove (37,695), Gatesville (16,148), Oglesby (438), South Mountain (409), Evant (324), McGregor (0). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Coryell County, that means areas such as 76522, 76528, 76544, 76561, 76566, 76596, 76597, 76598, 76599, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Coryell 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 Coryell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Coryell County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Coryell County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina County | 9,733 | 57.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Hardin County | 10,404 | 54.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Kendall County | 10,474 | 39.6% | 4% | Metro |
| Rusk County | 9,332 | 52.7% | 10% | Metro |
| Wilson County | 9,323 | 51.0% | 8% | Metro |
| San Patricio County | 11,003 | 67.7% | 13% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.