Medicare in Kaufman County by the numbers
| Kaufman County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 19,347 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 27,334 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 14,814 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Kaufman County comes in 37th for residents age 65 and up (19,347). Older adults make up 10.4% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 8,931 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 64% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 8% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 54.2% of people with Medicare in Kaufman County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Kaufman County
Kaufman 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 25,437 Medicare beneficiaries in Kaufman County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Kaufman County, CMS reported about 680 emergency room visits and 233 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 10% 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 Kaufman County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Kaufman County; we help Kaufman County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Kaufman County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Kaufman County:
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman — Kaufman (acute care; nonprofit; 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 Kaufman County
The largest communities in Kaufman County by 2023 Census population estimates are Forney (35,470), Terrell (21,480), Kaufman (9,201), Crandall (4,995), Mabank (4,649), Talty (3,048). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Kaufman County include 75114, 75126, 75142, 75143, 75157, 75158, 75160, 75161. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Kaufman 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 Kaufman County options together
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Kaufman County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County | 19,060 | 40.8% | 11% | Metro |
| Wichita County | 20,379 | 36.8% | 14% | Metro |
| Gregg County | 20,557 | 55.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Tom Green County | 20,760 | 48.7% | 13% | Metro |
| Hunt County | 17,498 | 47.5% | 11% | Metro |
| Bastrop County | 17,331 | 54.4% | 8% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.