The numbers behind Medicare in Kimble County
| Kimble County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,375 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 31.0% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,470 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 395 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 26.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Kimble County comes in 178th for residents age 65 and up (1,375). Older adults make up 31.0% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. The 358 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 53% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 36% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 26.9% of people with Medicare in Kimble 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 Kimble County
Kimble County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 1,354 Medicare beneficiaries in Kimble County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Kimble County, CMS reported about 587 emergency room visits and 228 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 9% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Kimble County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Kimble County; we help Kimble County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Kimble County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Kimble County:
- Kimble Hospital — Junction (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Kimble County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Kimble County at Junction (2,531), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Kimble County include 76849, 76854, 76874. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Kimble 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 Kimble County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Kimble County residents we can compare 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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Kimble County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio County | 1,363 | 45.6% | 41% | Rural |
| San Saba County | 1,349 | 42.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Refugio County | 1,466 | 57.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Mills County | 1,284 | 40.4% | 11% | Rural |
| Parmer County | 1,489 | 25.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Mason County | 1,248 | 34.2% | 9% | Rural |
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