Medicare in Andrews County by the numbers
| Andrews County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,936 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,507 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,266 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 50.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Andrews County ranks 166th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,936 people in that age group, or 10.4% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 938 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Andrews County is 50.5% of people with Medicare, 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 Andrews County
The USDA classifies Andrews County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, 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 2,479 Medicare beneficiaries in Andrews County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 17% 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 Andrews County, CMS reported about 836 emergency room visits and 224 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Andrews County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Andrews County; we help Andrews County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Andrews County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Andrews County:
- Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho — Andrews (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Andrews County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Andrews County at Andrews (13,502), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Andrews County number 1: 79714. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Andrews 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 Andrews County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Andrews County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Andrews County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Andrews County residents
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Andrews County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County | 1,939 | 40.6% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Pecos County | 1,995 | 48.5% | 23% | Smaller city/town |
| Zapata County | 1,856 | 74.9% | 45% | Smaller city/town |
| Gaines County | 2,081 | 37.5% | 21% | Smaller city/town |
| Terry County | 1,758 | 59.6% | 18% | Smaller city/town |
| Dawson County | 1,692 | 47.9% | 19% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.