Medicare in Sutton County by the numbers
| Sutton County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 685 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 872 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 217 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 24.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Sutton County ranks 216th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 685 people in that age group, or 21.3% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 219 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 24.9% of Sutton County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Sutton County
Sutton 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 873 Medicare beneficiaries in Sutton County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Sutton County, CMS reported about 571 emergency room visits and 175 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Sutton County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Sutton County; we help Sutton County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Sutton County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Sutton County:
- Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial Hospital — Sonora (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Sutton County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Sutton County at Sonora (2,391), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Sutton County number 1: 76950. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Sutton 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 Sutton County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Sutton County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Sutton County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackelford County | 689 | 38.3% | 10% | Rural |
| Hall County | 680 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Knox County | 667 | 32.7% | 21% | Rural |
| Concho County | 719 | 44.5% | 13% | Rural |
| Menard County | 642 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Hemphill County | 610 | 24.5% | 7% | Rural |
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