Uvalde County Medicare at a glance
| Uvalde County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,100 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,865 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,363 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.3% | 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, Uvalde County comes in 116th for residents age 65 and up (4,100). Older adults make up 16.4% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. About 1,258 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 53% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 57.3% of people with Medicare in Uvalde County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Uvalde County
Uvalde County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 5,851 Medicare beneficiaries in Uvalde County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 22% 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 Uvalde County, CMS reported about 739 emergency room visits and 234 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 8% 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 Uvalde County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Uvalde County; we help Uvalde County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Uvalde County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Uvalde County:
- Uvalde Memorial Hospital — Uvalde (critical access; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Uvalde County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Uvalde County by 2023 Census population estimates are Uvalde (15,436), Sabinal (1,377). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Uvalde County, that means areas such as 78801, 78802, 78838, 78870, 78881, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Uvalde 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 Uvalde County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Uvalde County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Uvalde County options together
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Uvalde County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt County | 4,069 | 46.3% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Kleberg County | 4,149 | 70.0% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Bee County | 3,975 | 67.6% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| Howard County | 4,238 | 45.0% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Calhoun County | 3,944 | 51.4% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Young County | 3,770 | 27.0% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.