The numbers behind Medicare in Bandera County
| Bandera County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,726 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 29.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,304 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,051 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Bandera County comes in 90th for residents age 65 and up (6,726). Older adults make up 29.7% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 2,220 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, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 48.8% of people with Medicare in Bandera County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Bandera County
Bandera County is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 8,037 Medicare beneficiaries in Bandera County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bandera County, CMS reported about 469 emergency room visits and 172 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). About 6% 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 Bandera County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bandera County; we help Bandera County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Bandera County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Bandera County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Bandera County
People in Bandera County live in communities such as Bandera (879) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Bandera County include 78003, 78055, 78063, 78883, 78884, 78885. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Bandera 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 Bandera County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Bandera 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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Bandera County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto County | 6,691 | 58.0% | 10% | Metro |
| Austin County | 6,809 | 44.6% | 8% | Metro |
| Maverick County | 6,891 | 76.9% | 45% | Metro |
| Chambers County | 6,403 | 52.3% | 9% | Metro |
| Aransas County | 7,312 | 57.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Waller County | 7,486 | 51.3% | 10% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.