Medicare in Webb County by the numbers
| Webb County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 28,470 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 39,646 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 25,735 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Webb County ranks 27th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 28,470 people in that age group, or 10.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 11,422 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. CMS data show 64.9% of Webb County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Webb County
Webb County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 38,092 Medicare beneficiaries in Webb County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 39% 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 Webb County, CMS reported about 627 emergency room visits and 242 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 15% 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 Webb County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Webb County; we help Webb County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Webb County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Webb County:
- Doctors Hospital of Laredo — Laredo (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
- Laredo Medical Center — Laredo (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Webb County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Webb County live in communities such as Laredo (257,602), Rio Bravo (4,418), El Cenizo (2,432) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Webb County include 78019, 78040, 78041, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046, 78344, 78369, 78371. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Webb 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 Webb County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Webb County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Webb County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County | 28,497 | 46.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Johnson County | 28,653 | 60.5% | 10% | Metro |
| Parker County | 28,026 | 44.6% | 6% | Metro |
| Ellis County | 29,218 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Grayson County | 26,608 | 47.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Brazos County | 26,002 | 50.4% | 8% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.