Medicare in Stonewall County by the numbers
| Stonewall County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 340 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 411 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 101 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 24.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Stonewall County ranks 240th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 340 people in that age group, or 27.9% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 88 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 46% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 39% is 75 to 84 and 15% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Stonewall County is 24.6% of people with Medicare, 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 Stonewall County
The USDA classifies Stonewall 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 406 Medicare beneficiaries in Stonewall County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than the Texas average of 73. About 14% 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 Stonewall County, CMS reported about 644 emergency room visits and 263 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 6% 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 Stonewall County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Stonewall County; we help Stonewall County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Stonewall County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Stonewall County:
- Stonewall Memorial Hospital District — Aspermont (critical access; 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.
Where people live in Stonewall County
People in Stonewall County live in communities such as Aspermont (775) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Stonewall County include 79502, 79540. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Stonewall 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 Stonewall County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Stonewall County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Let’s check your Stonewall County options together
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- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Stonewall County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottle County | 340 | 42.9% | 18% | Rural |
| Briscoe County | 343 | 35.5% | 6% | Rural |
| Motley County | 295 | 33.2% | 15% | Rural |
| Foard County | 274 | 36.5% | 21% | Rural |
| Reagan County | 409 | 35.4% | 16% | Rural |
| Throckmorton County | 410 | 32.1% | 10% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.