The numbers behind Medicare in Somervell County
| Somervell County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,017 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,576 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,225 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Somervell County comes in 161st for residents age 65 and up (2,017). Older adults make up 20.4% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 738 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 29% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 47.6% of Somervell County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Somervell County
The USDA classifies Somervell 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 2,322 Medicare beneficiaries in Somervell County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Somervell County, CMS reported about 665 emergency room visits and 203 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Somervell County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Somervell County; we help Somervell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Somervell County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Somervell County:
- Glen Rose Medical Center — Glen Rose (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Somervell County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Somervell County at Glen Rose (2,887), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Somervell County include 76043, 76070, 76077. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Somervell 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 Somervell County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Somervell County households, including 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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- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Somervell County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman County | 1,998 | 30.8% | 16% | Rural |
| Runnels County | 2,078 | 31.0% | 13% | Rural |
| San Augustine County | 2,096 | 48.4% | 16% | 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 |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.