Medicare in Atascosa County by the numbers
| Atascosa County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,812 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,502 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 6,738 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 64.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 7,812 residents age 65 and older, Atascosa County is 76th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 15.1% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 2,904 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Atascosa County is 64.2% of people with Medicare, higher than 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 Atascosa County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Atascosa County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 10,102 Medicare beneficiaries in Atascosa County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Texas average of 73. About 18% 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 Atascosa County, CMS reported about 627 emergency room visits and 238 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Atascosa County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Atascosa County; we help Atascosa County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Atascosa County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Atascosa County:
- Methodist Hospital Atascosa — Jourdanton (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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 Atascosa County
The largest communities in Atascosa County by 2023 Census population estimates are Pleasanton (11,195), Jourdanton (4,304), Poteet (2,992), Lytle (2,280), Charlotte (1,596), Christine (354). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Atascosa County, that means areas such as 78008, 78011, 78012, 78026, 78050, 78052, 78062, 78064, 78065, 78069, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Atascosa 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 Atascosa County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Atascosa County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Atascosa County options together
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- Medicare 101 for families
Atascosa County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County | 7,737 | 55.7% | 16% | Metro |
| Waller County | 7,486 | 51.3% | 10% | Metro |
| Upshur County | 8,204 | 53.9% | 9% | Metro |
| Aransas County | 7,312 | 57.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Maverick County | 6,891 | 76.9% | 45% | Metro |
| Austin County | 6,809 | 44.6% | 8% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.