Medicare in Young County by the numbers
| Young County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,770 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,668 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,262 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 27.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Young County ranks 123rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,770 people in that age group, or 20.8% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 1,280 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Young County is 27.0% of people with Medicare, lower than 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 Young County
Young County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 4,751 Medicare beneficiaries in Young County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Young County, CMS reported about 677 emergency room visits and 203 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 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Young County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Young County; we help Young County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Young County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Young County:
- Graham Regional Medical Center — Graham (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
- Hamilton Hospital — Olney (critical access; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Young County
People in Young County live in communities such as Graham (8,819), Olney (3,017), Newcastle (535) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Young County include 76374, 76450, 76460, 76481. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Young 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 Young County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Young County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Young County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson County | 3,697 | 42.5% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Gonzales County | 3,607 | 47.4% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Calhoun County | 3,944 | 51.4% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Bee County | 3,975 | 67.6% | 20% | Smaller city/town |
| DeWitt County | 4,069 | 46.3% | 11% | Smaller city/town |
| Gray County | 3,457 | 39.7% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.