The numbers behind Medicare in Irion County
| Irion County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 338 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 397 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 133 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Irion County ranks 241st of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 338 people in that age group, or 21.8% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 119 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 55% ages 65 to 74, 36% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Irion County is 33.5% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Irion County
Irion County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 394 Medicare beneficiaries in Irion County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 7% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Irion County, CMS reported about 473 emergency room visits and 251 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Irion County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Irion County; we help Irion County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Irion County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Irion 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Irion County
People in Irion County live in communities such as Mertzon (766) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Irion County, that means areas such as 76930, 76941, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Irion 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 Irion County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Irion County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Irion County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Irion County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Irion County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudspeth County | 344 | 53.2% | 20% | Metro |
| Oldham County | 297 | 30.1% | 10% | Metro |
| Cochran County | 380 | 50.4% | 17% | Metro |
| Armstrong County | 449 | 38.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Martin County | 616 | 37.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Garza County | 623 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.