Medicare in San Augustine County by the numbers
| San Augustine County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,096 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 26.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,564 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,241 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.4% | 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 2,096 residents age 65 and older, San Augustine County is 158th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 26.8% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 679 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 53% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in San Augustine County is 48.4% of people with Medicare, 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 San Augustine County
San Augustine County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 2,622 Medicare beneficiaries in San Augustine County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 San Augustine County, CMS reported about 739 emergency room visits and 267 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 12% 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 San Augustine County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in San Augustine County; we help San Augustine County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in San Augustine County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in San Augustine County:
- CHI St. Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine — San Augustine (rural emergency; nonprofit; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in San Augustine County
The largest communities in San Augustine County by 2023 Census population estimates are San Augustine (1,867), Broaddus (182). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside San Augustine County include 75929, 75930, 75972. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in San Augustine 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 San Augustine County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for San Augustine 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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San Augustine County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnels County | 2,078 | 31.0% | 13% | Rural |
| Madison County | 2,139 | 53.3% | 13% | Rural |
| Karnes County | 2,158 | 49.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Hamilton County | 2,172 | 50.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Somervell County | 2,017 | 47.6% | 8% | Rural |
| Coleman County | 1,998 | 30.8% | 16% | Rural |
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