The numbers behind Medicare in Lamb County
| Lamb County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,246 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,701 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,294 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.9% | 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, Lamb County comes in 153rd for residents age 65 and up (2,246). Older adults make up 17.7% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. The 777 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 13% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Lamb County is 47.9% of people with Medicare, lower 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 Lamb County
Lamb County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 2,806 Medicare beneficiaries in Lamb County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 17% 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 Lamb County, CMS reported about 596 emergency room visits and 195 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Lamb County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Lamb County; we help Lamb County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Lamb County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Lamb County:
- Lamb Healthcare Center — Littlefield (acute care; government-owned; 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 Lamb County
The largest communities in Lamb County by 2023 Census population estimates are Littlefield (5,768), Olton (1,926), Sudan (933), Earth (897), Amherst (655), Springlake (141). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Lamb County include 79031, 79064, 79082, 79312, 79326, 79339, 79369. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Lamb 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 Lamb County residents
Here is what we can help Lamb County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Lamb County options together
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Lamb County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frio County | 2,201 | 70.5% | 29% | Smaller city/town |
| Brewster County | 2,292 | 39.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Deaf Smith County | 2,373 | 49.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Gaines County | 2,081 | 37.5% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Wilbarger County | 2,428 | 38.6% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Pecos County | 1,995 | 48.5% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.