The numbers behind Medicare in Swisher County
| Swisher County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,188 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,460 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 603 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Swisher County ranks 190th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,188 people in that age group, or 17.1% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 371 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 56% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Swisher County is 41.3% of people with Medicare, 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 Swisher County
Swisher County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 1,470 Medicare beneficiaries in Swisher County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than 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 Swisher County, CMS reported about 569 emergency room visits and 190 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 9% 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 Swisher County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Swisher County; we help Swisher County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Swisher County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Swisher County:
- Swisher Memorial Hospital — Tulia (critical access; nonprofit; no emergency department)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Swisher County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Swisher County by 2023 Census population estimates are Tulia (4,408), Kress (596), Happy (555). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Swisher County number 2: 79052, 79088. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Swisher 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 Swisher County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Swisher County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Get a clear answer for Swisher County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Swisher County residents
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medicare 101 for families
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Swisher County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | 1,199 | 33.1% | 16% | Rural |
| Brooks County | 1,162 | 71.1% | 37% | Rural |
| Childress County | 1,151 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Delta County | 1,140 | 47.5% | 12% | Rural |
| Castro County | 1,242 | 39.3% | 13% | Rural |
| Mason County | 1,248 | 34.2% | 9% | Rural |
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