Medicare in Presidio County by the numbers
| Presidio County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,363 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,811 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 826 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 1,363 residents age 65 and older, Presidio County is 180th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 23.5% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 267 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 42% are 65 to 74, 38% are 75 to 84 and 20% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 45.6% of Presidio County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower 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 Presidio County
Presidio County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 1,880 Medicare beneficiaries in Presidio County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than the Texas average of 73. About 41% 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 Presidio County, CMS reported about 415 emergency room visits and 150 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than 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 Presidio County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Presidio County; we help Presidio County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Presidio County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Presidio 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Presidio County
People in Presidio County live in communities such as Presidio (3,102), Marfa (1,674) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Presidio County include 79843, 79845, 79846. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Presidio 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 Presidio County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Presidio County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Get a clear answer for Presidio County
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- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Presidio County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimble County | 1,375 | 26.9% | 11% | Rural |
| San Saba County | 1,349 | 42.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Mills County | 1,284 | 40.4% | 11% | Rural |
| Refugio County | 1,466 | 57.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Mason County | 1,248 | 34.2% | 9% | Rural |
| Castro County | 1,242 | 39.3% | 13% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.