The numbers behind Medicare in Titus County
| Titus County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,823 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,912 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,932 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Titus County ranks 105th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,823 people in that age group, or 15.4% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 1,789 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. About 49.6% of people with Medicare in Titus County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Titus County
The USDA classifies Titus County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 6,012 Medicare beneficiaries in Titus County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Titus County, CMS reported about 585 emergency room visits and 235 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). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Titus County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Titus County; we help Titus County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Titus County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Titus County:
- Titus Regional Medical Center — Mount Pleasant (acute care; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Titus County
The largest communities in Titus County by 2023 Census population estimates are Mount Pleasant (16,055), Talco (488), Winfield (422), Miller's Cove (76). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Titus County number 3: 75455, 75493, 75558. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Titus 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 Titus County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Titus County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Titus County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone County | 4,707 | 52.9% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Panola County | 4,699 | 48.9% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Montague County | 4,698 | 36.9% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Houston County | 4,956 | 51.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Hale County | 4,571 | 50.9% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Shelby County | 4,446 | 53.1% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.