The numbers behind Medicare in Baylor County
| Baylor County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 820 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 924 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 298 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 32.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Baylor County ranks 210th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 820 people in that age group, or 23.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 237 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 54% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 15% is 85 or older. CMS data show 32.3% of Baylor County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Baylor County
Baylor County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 1,006 Medicare beneficiaries in Baylor County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% 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 Baylor County, CMS reported about 746 emergency room visits and 289 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 19% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Baylor County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Baylor County; we help Baylor County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Baylor County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Baylor County:
- Seymour Hospital — Seymour (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Where people live in Baylor County
People in Baylor County live in communities such as Seymour (2,576) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Baylor County include 76380. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Baylor 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 Baylor County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Baylor County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Baylor County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinney County | 823 | 41.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Hardeman County | 812 | 33.9% | 16% | Rural |
| Donley County | 829 | 33.6% | 14% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 840 | 36.2% | 8% | Rural |
| Jim Hogg County | 853 | 70.7% | 38% | Rural |
| Hartley County | 858 | 31.0% | 9% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.