The numbers behind Medicare in Schleicher County
| Schleicher County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 503 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.0% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 678 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 224 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 33.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Schleicher County ranks 227th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 503 people in that age group, or 21.0% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 149 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 54% are 65 to 74, 37% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 33.0% of people with Medicare in Schleicher County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Schleicher County
The USDA classifies Schleicher County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 628 Medicare beneficiaries in Schleicher 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 Schleicher County, CMS reported about 665 emergency room visits and 206 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 7% 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 Schleicher County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Schleicher County; we help Schleicher County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Schleicher County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Schleicher County:
- Schleicher County Medical Center — Eldorado (critical access; for-profit; no emergency department)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Schleicher County
People in Schleicher County live in communities such as Eldorado (1,548) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Schleicher County include 76841, 76935, 76936. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Schleicher 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 Schleicher County residents
Here is what we can help Schleicher County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Schleicher County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingsworth County | 496 | 25.3% | 15% | Rural |
| Dickens County | 494 | 38.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Upton County | 525 | 40.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Crockett County | 556 | 35.8% | 17% | Rural |
| Sherman County | 439 | 29.6% | 10% | Rural |
| Culberson County | 433 | 30.7% | 31% | Rural |
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