Medicare in Reeves County by the numbers
| Reeves County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,501 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 12.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,137 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 741 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 1,501 residents age 65 and older, Reeves County is 175th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 12.8% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 543 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 56% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 34.7% of people with Medicare in Reeves County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than 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 Reeves County
Reeves County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 2,202 Medicare beneficiaries in Reeves County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 27% 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 Reeves County, CMS reported about 985 emergency room visits and 260 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 10% 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 Reeves County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Reeves County; we help Reeves County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Reeves County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Reeves County:
- Reeves Regional Health — Pecos (critical access; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Reeves County
People in Reeves County live in communities such as Town of Pecos (9,965), Balmorhea (384), Toyah (58) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Reeves County number 5: 79718, 79770, 79772, 79780, 79785. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Reeves 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 Reeves County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Reeves County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Reeves County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 1,518 | 39.8% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Zavala County | 1,370 | 75.5% | 41% | Smaller city/town |
| Dimmit County | 1,359 | 69.5% | 34% | Smaller city/town |
| Mitchell County | 1,329 | 39.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Dawson County | 1,692 | 47.9% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
| Ochiltree County | 1,285 | 22.2% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.