Medicare in La Salle County by the numbers
| La Salle County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 989 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,176 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 752 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 989 residents age 65 and older, La Salle County is 196th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 15.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 261 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 48% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 39% is 75 to 84 and 13% is 85 or older. CMS data show 63.9% of La Salle County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 La Salle County
La Salle County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 1,206 Medicare beneficiaries in La Salle County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 35% 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 La Salle County, CMS reported about 736 emergency room visits and 278 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in La Salle County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in La Salle County; we help La Salle County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near La Salle County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside La Salle County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
La Salle County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in La Salle County at Cotulla (3,612), Encinal (521), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In La Salle County, that means areas such as 78001, 78014, 78021, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in La Salle 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 La Salle County residents
Here is what we can help La Salle County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your La Salle County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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La Salle County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | 976 | 45.0% | 9% | Rural |
| Wheeler County | 1,008 | 26.5% | 9% | Rural |
| Yoakum County | 932 | 40.8% | 16% | Rural |
| Coke County | 907 | 41.4% | 13% | Rural |
| Fisher County | 889 | 34.2% | 12% | Rural |
| Real County | 870 | 39.0% | 12% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.