Medicare in Hardeman County by the numbers
| Hardeman County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 812 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 939 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 318 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 812 residents age 65 and older, Hardeman County is 211th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 23.3% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 213 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 54% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 12% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 33.9% of people with Medicare in Hardeman County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Hardeman County
Hardeman County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 1,012 Medicare beneficiaries in Hardeman County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 Hardeman County, CMS reported about 677 emergency room visits and 225 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 19% 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 Hardeman County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Hardeman County; we help Hardeman County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Hardeman County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Hardeman County:
- Hardeman County Memorial Hospital — Quanah (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.
Hardeman County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Hardeman County at Quanah (2,226), Chillicothe (542), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Hardeman County, that means areas such as 79225, 79252, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Hardeman 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 Hardeman County residents
Here is what we can help Hardeman County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Hardeman County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Hardeman County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor County | 820 | 32.3% | 16% | Rural |
| Kinney County | 823 | 41.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Donley County | 829 | 33.6% | 14% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 840 | 36.2% | 8% | Rural |
| Jim Hogg County | 853 | 70.7% | 38% | Rural |
| Hansford County | 769 | 24.1% | 11% | Rural |
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