Medicare in Ochiltree County by the numbers
| Ochiltree County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,285 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,455 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 323 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 22.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Ochiltree County comes in 184th for residents age 65 and up (1,285). Older adults make up 13.2% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 534 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 22.2% of people with Medicare in Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County
The USDA classifies Ochiltree County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not 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 1,426 Medicare beneficiaries in Ochiltree County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Ochiltree County, CMS reported about 722 emergency room visits and 173 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 7% 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 Ochiltree County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Ochiltree County; we help Ochiltree County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Ochiltree County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Ochiltree County:
- Ochiltree General Hospital — Perryton (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Ochiltree County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Ochiltree County live in communities such as Perryton (8,219), Booker (19) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Ochiltree County number 3: 79033, 79070, 79093. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County residents
Here is what we can help Ochiltree County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Ochiltree County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County | 1,329 | 39.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Dimmit County | 1,359 | 69.5% | 34% | Smaller city/town |
| Zavala County | 1,370 | 75.5% | 41% | Smaller city/town |
| Reeves County | 1,501 | 34.7% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Ward County | 1,518 | 39.8% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Bailey County | 1,031 | 36.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.