The numbers behind Medicare in Haskell County
| Haskell County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,199 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,478 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 489 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.1% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 1,199 residents age 65 and older, Haskell County is 189th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 22.3% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 409 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, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 33.1% of Haskell 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 Haskell County
Haskell County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 1,460 Medicare beneficiaries in Haskell County (2023). Their average age is 73, 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 Haskell County, CMS reported about 620 emergency room visits and 231 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 Haskell County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Haskell County; we help Haskell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Haskell County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Haskell County:
- Haskell Memorial Hospital — Haskell (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Haskell County
People in Haskell County live in communities such as Haskell (3,058), Rule (556), Rochester (244), Weinert (170), O'Brien (88), Stamford (39) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Haskell County, that means areas such as 76388, 79521, 79539, 79544, 79547, 79548, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Haskell 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 Haskell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Haskell County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Get a clear answer for Haskell County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Haskell County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Haskell County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swisher County | 1,188 | 41.3% | 12% | Rural |
| Brooks County | 1,162 | 71.1% | 37% | Rural |
| Castro County | 1,242 | 39.3% | 13% | Rural |
| Childress County | 1,151 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Mason County | 1,248 | 34.2% | 9% | Rural |
| Delta County | 1,140 | 47.5% | 12% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.