The numbers behind Medicare in Anderson County
| Anderson County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 9,081 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 11,606 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,307 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Anderson County ranks 69th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 9,081 people in that age group, or 15.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 3,132 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Anderson County is 54.3% of people with Medicare, close to the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Anderson County
The USDA classifies Anderson County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 11,657 Medicare beneficiaries in Anderson 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 Anderson County, CMS reported about 665 emergency room visits and 219 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 11% 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 Anderson County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Anderson County; we help Anderson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Anderson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Anderson County:
- Palestine Regional Medical Center — Palestine (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 1 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Anderson County
People in Anderson County live in communities such as Palestine (19,372), Elkhart (1,260), Frankston (1,084) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Anderson County include 75763, 75779, 75801, 75803, 75839, 75853, 75861, 75884, 75886. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Anderson 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 Anderson County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Anderson County residents we can compare 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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Anderson County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro County | 9,263 | 52.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Cherokee County | 9,468 | 53.1% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 8,599 | 40.8% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Gillespie County | 8,553 | 29.8% | 5% | Smaller city/town |
| Cooke County | 8,531 | 41.9% | 7% | Smaller city/town |
| Llano County | 8,515 | 46.8% | 5% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.