The numbers behind Medicare in Culberson County
| Culberson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 433 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 486 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 149 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 30.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 433 residents age 65 and older, Culberson County is 232nd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 19.7% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 153 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 51% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 15% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 30.7% of Culberson 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 Culberson County
The USDA classifies Culberson County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 559 Medicare beneficiaries in Culberson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 31% 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 Culberson County, CMS reported about 797 emergency room visits and 173 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 5% 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 Culberson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Culberson County; we help Culberson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Culberson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Culberson County:
- Culberson Hospital — Van Horn (critical access; nonprofit; 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 Culberson County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Culberson County at Van Horn (1,961), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Culberson County include 79847, 79855. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Culberson 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Culberson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Culberson County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Culberson County
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Culberson County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | 439 | 29.6% | 10% | Rural |
| Edwards County | 416 | 45.0% | 11% | Rural |
| Throckmorton County | 410 | 32.1% | 10% | Rural |
| Reagan County | 409 | 35.4% | 16% | Rural |
| Dickens County | 494 | 38.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Collingsworth County | 496 | 25.3% | 15% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.