Victoria County Medicare at a glance
| Victoria County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 16,078 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 20,001 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 10,833 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Victoria County ranks 46th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 16,078 people in that age group, or 17.5% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 5,513 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. About 54.2% of people with Medicare in Victoria County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Victoria County
Victoria County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 19,651 Medicare beneficiaries in Victoria County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Victoria County, CMS reported about 665 emergency room visits and 244 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 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Victoria County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Victoria County; we help Victoria County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Victoria County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Victoria County:
- Citizens Medical Center — Victoria (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- De Tar Hospital Navarro — Victoria (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Where people live in Victoria County
The largest communities in Victoria County by 2023 Census population estimates are Victoria (65,800). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Victoria County number 9: 77901, 77904, 77905, 77951, 77968, 77973, 77976, 77977, 77988. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Victoria 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 Victoria County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Victoria County households, including 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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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Victoria County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Victoria County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie County | 16,221 | 43.9% | 13% | Metro |
| Ector County | 16,473 | 54.5% | 18% | Metro |
| Potter County | 16,643 | 50.9% | 16% | Metro |
| Rockwall County | 16,728 | 43.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Bastrop County | 17,331 | 54.4% | 8% | Metro |
| Hunt County | 17,498 | 47.5% | 11% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.