Medicare in Fisher County by the numbers
| Fisher County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 889 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 978 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 334 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Fisher County ranks 203rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 889 people in that age group, or 24.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 272 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 13% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 34.2% of people with Medicare in Fisher County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Fisher County
The USDA classifies Fisher 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 995 Medicare beneficiaries in Fisher County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Fisher County, CMS reported about 920 emergency room visits and 256 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Fisher County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Fisher County; we help Fisher County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Fisher County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Fisher County:
- Fisher County Hospital District — Rotan (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Fisher County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Fisher County live in communities such as Rotan (1,309), Roby (581), Hamlin (0) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Fisher County number 4: 79534, 79543, 79546, 79560. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Fisher 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 Fisher County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Fisher County households, including Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Fisher County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coke County | 907 | 41.4% | 13% | Rural |
| Real County | 870 | 39.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Hartley County | 858 | 31.0% | 9% | Rural |
| Jim Hogg County | 853 | 70.7% | 38% | Rural |
| Yoakum County | 932 | 40.8% | 16% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 840 | 36.2% | 8% | Rural |
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