Medicare in Tyler County by the numbers
| Tyler County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,613 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,353 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,866 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Tyler County ranks 109th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,613 people in that age group, or 22.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 1,384 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. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Tyler County is 53.5% of people with Medicare, close to the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Tyler County
Tyler County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 5,449 Medicare beneficiaries in Tyler 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 Tyler County, CMS reported about 625 emergency room visits and 215 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 Tyler County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Tyler County; we help Tyler County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Tyler County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Tyler County:
- Tyler County Hospital — Woodville (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Tyler County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Tyler County by 2023 Census population estimates are Woodville (2,404), Ivanhoe (1,377), Colmesneil (546), Chester (273). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Tyler County number 8: 75936, 75938, 75942, 75979, 77616, 77624, 77660, 77664. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Tyler 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 Tyler County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Tyler County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your Tyler County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Tyler County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Tyler County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County | 4,921 | 37.0% | 8% | Rural |
| Freestone County | 4,270 | 49.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Lavaca County | 5,027 | 36.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Leon County | 4,061 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Eastland County | 3,998 | 47.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Trinity County | 3,795 | 57.1% | 12% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.