The numbers behind Medicare in Morris County
| Morris County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,702 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,887 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,889 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Morris County ranks 142nd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,702 people in that age group, or 22.4% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 852 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. About 48.6% of people with Medicare in Morris 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 Morris County
Morris County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 3,630 Medicare beneficiaries in Morris County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Morris County, CMS reported about 520 emergency room visits and 213 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 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 Morris County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Morris County; we help Morris County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Morris County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Morris 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.
Morris County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Morris County live in communities such as Daingerfield (2,502), Naples (1,401), Lone Star (1,397), Omaha (932), Hughes Springs (5) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Morris County include 75571, 75638, 75668. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Morris 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 Morris County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Morris County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Morris County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Morris County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 2,638 | 52.2% | 16% | Rural |
| Newton County | 2,866 | 57.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 2,481 | 44.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Live Oak County | 2,418 | 54.7% | 10% | Rural |
| Camp County | 2,399 | 47.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Red River County | 3,043 | 44.4% | 17% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.