The numbers behind Medicare in Kleberg County
| Kleberg County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,149 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,459 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,820 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Kleberg County comes in 114th for residents age 65 and up (4,149). Older adults make up 13.8% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. About 1,244 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 70.0% of Kleberg County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Kleberg County
Kleberg County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, 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 5,464 Medicare beneficiaries in Kleberg County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 Kleberg County, CMS reported about 688 emergency room visits and 212 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 13% 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 Kleberg County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Kleberg County; we help Kleberg County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Kleberg County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Kleberg County:
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg — Kingsville (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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 Kleberg County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Kleberg County at Kingsville (24,586), Corpus Christi (0), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Kleberg County number 3: 78363, 78379, 78418. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Kleberg 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 Kleberg County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Kleberg County households, including life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Kleberg County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Kleberg 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
Kleberg County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde County | 4,100 | 57.3% | 22% | Smaller city/town |
| DeWitt County | 4,069 | 46.3% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Howard County | 4,238 | 45.0% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Bee County | 3,975 | 67.6% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Calhoun County | 3,944 | 51.4% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Shelby County | 4,446 | 53.1% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.