The numbers behind Medicare in Limestone County
| Limestone County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,707 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,540 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,930 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 4,707 residents age 65 and older, Limestone County is 106th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 21.2% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 1,614 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 52.9% of people with Medicare in Limestone County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Texas average of 54.9%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Limestone County
The USDA classifies Limestone County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 5,609 Medicare beneficiaries in Limestone County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Texas average of 73. About 18% 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 Limestone County, CMS reported about 645 emergency room visits and 202 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 8% 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 Limestone County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Limestone County; we help Limestone County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Limestone County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Limestone County:
- Limestone Medical Center — Groesbeck (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
- Parkview Regional Hospital — Mexia (acute care; 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.
Limestone County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Limestone County at Mexia (6,859), Groesbeck (3,610), Coolidge (786), Kosse (462), Thornton (423), Tehuacana (229), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Limestone County include 76635, 76642, 76653, 76664, 76667, 76678, 76686, 76687. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Limestone 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 Limestone County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Limestone 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.
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- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Limestone County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola County | 4,699 | 48.9% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Montague County | 4,698 | 36.9% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Titus County | 4,823 | 49.6% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Hale County | 4,571 | 50.9% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Houston County | 4,956 | 51.3% | 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.