Medicare in Jackson County by the numbers
| Jackson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,131 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,515 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,588 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 3,131 residents age 65 and older, Jackson County is 136th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 20.6% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 948 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 13% is 85 or older. About 45.2% of people with Medicare in Jackson 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 Jackson County
Jackson County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 3,497 Medicare beneficiaries in Jackson County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Jackson County, CMS reported about 653 emergency room visits and 248 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 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Jackson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Jackson County; we help Jackson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jackson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jackson County:
- Jackson Healthcare Center — Edna (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.
Where people live in Jackson County
People in Jackson County live in communities such as Edna (6,012), Ganado (2,007), La Ward (199) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Jackson County, that means areas such as 77957, 77961, 77962, 77969, 77970, 77971, 77991, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Jackson 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 Jackson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Jackson 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.
Let’s check your Jackson County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jackson County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Jackson County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willacy County | 3,012 | 79.4% | 38% | Smaller city/town |
| Gray County | 3,457 | 39.7% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Nolan County | 2,719 | 48.2% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Gonzales County | 3,607 | 47.4% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Scurry County | 2,612 | 40.9% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Hutchinson County | 3,697 | 42.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.