The numbers behind Medicare in Harrison County
| Harrison County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 12,705 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 14,861 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 7,762 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 12,705 residents age 65 and older, Harrison County is 53rd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 17.9% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 4,585 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 60% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 52.2% of people with Medicare in Harrison County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Harrison County
Harrison County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 14,756 Medicare beneficiaries in Harrison County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Harrison County, CMS reported about 665 emergency room visits and 226 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Harrison County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Harrison County; we help Harrison County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Harrison County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Harrison County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Where people live in Harrison County
People in Harrison County live in communities such as Marshall (24,118), Hallsville (4,812), Longview (2,412), Waskom (1,940), Scottsville (335), Uncertain (87) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Harrison County, that means areas such as 75602, 75640, 75650, 75651, 75659, 75661, 75670, 75671, 75672, 75692, 75694, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Harrison 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 Harrison County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Harrison County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Harrison County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise County | 12,412 | 49.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Liberty County | 12,335 | 64.7% | 14% | Metro |
| Orange County | 14,023 | 54.8% | 9% | Metro |
| San Patricio County | 11,003 | 67.7% | 13% | Metro |
| Kendall County | 10,474 | 39.6% | 4% | Metro |
| Hardin County | 10,404 | 54.9% | 11% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.