Johnson County Medicare at a glance
| Johnson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 28,653 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 14.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 37,797 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 22,861 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 60.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 28,653 residents age 65 and older, Johnson County is 25th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 14.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 11,721 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 61% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 60.5% of people with Medicare in Johnson County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is higher than the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Johnson County
Johnson County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 36,030 Medicare beneficiaries in Johnson County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Johnson County, CMS reported about 748 emergency room visits and 267 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than 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 Johnson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Johnson County; we help Johnson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Johnson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Johnson County:
- Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital — Burleson (acute care; for-profit; emergency services)
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne — Cleburne (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 5 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Johnson County
People in Johnson County live in communities such as Burleson (44,954), Cleburne (36,209), Joshua (8,901), Keene (6,860), Venus (6,785), Alvarado (6,225) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Johnson County include 76009, 76028, 76031, 76033, 76044, 76050, 76058, 76059, 76061, 76084, 76093. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Johnson 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 Johnson County residents
Here is what we can help Johnson County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Johnson 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
Johnson County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County | 28,497 | 46.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Webb County | 28,470 | 64.9% | 39% | Metro |
| Ellis County | 29,218 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Parker County | 28,026 | 44.6% | 6% | Metro |
| Grayson County | 26,608 | 47.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Brazos County | 26,002 | 50.4% | 8% | Metro |
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