Medicare in Jim Wells County by the numbers
| Jim Wells County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,252 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,776 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,226 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Jim Wells County ranks 96th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,252 people in that age group, or 16.2% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 2,184 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 70.9% of people with Medicare in Jim Wells County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher 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 Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 8,774 Medicare beneficiaries in Jim Wells County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Texas average of 73. About 26% 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 Jim Wells County, CMS reported about 845 emergency room visits and 250 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 18% 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 Jim Wells County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Jim Wells County; we help Jim Wells County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jim Wells County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jim Wells County:
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice — Alice (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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 Jim Wells County
People in Jim Wells County live in communities such as Alice (17,579), Premont (2,401), Orange Grove (1,178), San Diego (745) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Jim Wells County, that means areas such as 78332, 78342, 78372, 78375, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Jim Wells County households, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jim Wells County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Jim Wells County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes County | 6,103 | 50.8% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Palo Pinto County | 6,081 | 45.3% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Cass County | 6,444 | 51.6% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Val Verde County | 6,444 | 60.4% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Erath County | 6,704 | 44.6% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Matagorda County | 6,743 | 54.1% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.