Medicare in Eastland County by the numbers
| Eastland County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,998 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,101 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,406 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.2% | 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 3,998 residents age 65 and older, Eastland County is 119th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 22.2% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 1,343 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 47.2% of Eastland County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Eastland County
The USDA classifies Eastland 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 5,086 Medicare beneficiaries in Eastland County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 14% 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 Eastland County, CMS reported about 647 emergency room visits and 223 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Eastland County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Eastland County; we help Eastland County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Eastland County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Eastland County:
- Eastland Memorial Hospital — Eastland (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.
Eastland County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Eastland County live in communities such as Cisco (4,006), Eastland (3,645), Ranger (2,282), Gorman (984), Rising Star (771), Carbon (287) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Eastland County include 76435, 76437, 76445, 76448, 76454, 76466, 76470, 76471. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Eastland 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 Eastland County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Eastland 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.
Let’s check your Eastland County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Eastland County residents
- 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
Eastland County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon County | 4,061 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Trinity County | 3,795 | 57.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Lee County | 3,767 | 45.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Freestone County | 4,270 | 49.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Blanco County | 3,549 | 39.7% | 6% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 4,613 | 53.5% | 13% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.