The numbers behind Medicare in Borden County
| Borden County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 142 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 125 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 31 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 24.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Borden County comes in 250th for residents age 65 and up (142). Older adults make up 24.8% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. About 40 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 49% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 20% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Borden County is 24.8% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Borden County
Borden County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 121 Medicare beneficiaries in Borden County (2023). Their average age is 76, older than the Texas average of 73.
Among people in Original Medicare in Borden County, CMS reported about 646 emergency room visits and 183 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). 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 Borden County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Borden County; we help Borden County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Borden County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Borden 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 Borden County
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Borden County include 79517, 79738. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Borden 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 Borden County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Borden County residents we can compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Borden County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMullen County | 136 | 40.2% | n/a | Rural |
| Glasscock County | 174 | 18.7% | n/a | Rural |
| Roberts County | 182 | 29.0% | n/a | Rural |
| Kent County | 189 | 41.9% | 14% | Rural |
| Kenedy County | 78 | 49.1% | n/a | Rural |
| Sterling County | 208 | 27.5% | 14% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.