The numbers behind Medicare in Tom Green County
| Tom Green County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 20,760 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 24,774 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 12,067 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Tom Green County ranks 33rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 20,760 people in that age group, or 17.4% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 6,916 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 48.7% of Tom Green County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Tom Green County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Tom Green County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 24,729 Medicare beneficiaries in Tom Green 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 Tom Green County, CMS reported about 589 emergency room visits and 256 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 10% 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 Tom Green County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Tom Green County; we help Tom Green County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Tom Green County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Tom Green County:
- Shannon Medical Center — San Angelo (acute care; nonprofit; 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.
Tom Green County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Tom Green County live in communities such as San Angelo (99,262) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Tom Green County number 15: 76861, 76901, 76902, 76903, 76904, 76905, 76908, 76909, 76934, 76937, 76939, 76940, 76955, 76957 and 1 more. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Tom Green 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 Tom Green County residents
Here is what we can help Tom Green County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Tom Green County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg County | 20,557 | 55.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Wichita County | 20,379 | 36.8% | 14% | Metro |
| Taylor County | 22,135 | 43.1% | 14% | Metro |
| Kaufman County | 19,347 | 54.2% | 11% | Metro |
| Midland County | 19,060 | 40.8% | 11% | Metro |
| Randall County | 23,864 | 40.6% | 6% | Metro |
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