The numbers behind Medicare in San Saba County
| San Saba County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,349 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,634 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 688 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 42.1% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,349 residents age 65 and older, San Saba County is 182nd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 23.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 377 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 54% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 37% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 42.1% of people with Medicare in San Saba 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 San Saba County
The USDA classifies San Saba County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 1,637 Medicare beneficiaries in San Saba County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in San Saba County, CMS reported about 511 emergency room visits and 193 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and San Saba County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in San Saba County; we help San Saba County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near San Saba County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside San Saba 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 San Saba County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in San Saba County at San Saba (3,115), Richland Springs (247), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within San Saba County number 4: 76824, 76832, 76871, 76877. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in San Saba 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 San Saba County residents
Here is what we can help San Saba 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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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for San Saba County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
San Saba County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio County | 1,363 | 45.6% | 41% | Rural |
| Kimble County | 1,375 | 26.9% | 11% | Rural |
| Mills County | 1,284 | 40.4% | 11% | Rural |
| Mason County | 1,248 | 34.2% | 9% | Rural |
| Castro County | 1,242 | 39.3% | 13% | Rural |
| Refugio County | 1,466 | 57.7% | 14% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.