Medicare in Terrell County by the numbers
| Terrell County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 214 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 31.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 233 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 96 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Terrell County comes in 245th for residents age 65 and up (214). Older adults make up 31.1% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. The 43 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 53% ages 65 to 74, 36% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 41.2% of Terrell 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 Terrell County
Terrell County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 256 Medicare beneficiaries in Terrell 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 Terrell County, CMS reported about 537 emergency room visits and 240 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). 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 Terrell County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Terrell County; we help Terrell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Terrell County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Terrell County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Terrell County
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Terrell County number 2: 78851, 79848. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Terrell 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 Terrell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Terrell County residents we can compare 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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Terrell County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling County | 208 | 27.5% | 14% | Rural |
| Kent County | 189 | 41.9% | 14% | Rural |
| Roberts County | 182 | 29.0% | n/a | Rural |
| Glasscock County | 174 | 18.7% | n/a | Rural |
| Foard County | 274 | 36.5% | 21% | Rural |
| Borden County | 142 | 24.8% | n/a | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.