Red River County Medicare at a glance
| Red River County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,043 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,639 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,615 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 44.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Red River County comes in 138th for residents age 65 and up (3,043). Older adults make up 26.1% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 883 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 44.4% of people with Medicare in Red River County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Red River County
Red River County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 3,763 Medicare beneficiaries in Red River County (2023). Their average age is 73, 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 Red River County, CMS reported about 523 emergency room visits and 250 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 16% 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 Red River County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Red River County; we help Red River County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Red River County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Red River 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.
Red River County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Red River County at Clarksville (2,876), Bogata (1,095), Detroit (707), Avery (435), Annona (185), Deport (29), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Red River County include 75412, 75417, 75426, 75436, 75550, 75554. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Red River 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 Red River County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Red River County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Red River County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine County | 3,138 | 38.2% | 11% | Rural |
| Newton County | 2,866 | 57.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Comanche County | 3,291 | 38.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Rains County | 3,311 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Morris County | 2,702 | 48.6% | 13% | Rural |
| Marion County | 2,638 | 52.2% | 16% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.