The numbers behind Medicare in Bosque County
| Bosque County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,866 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,672 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,968 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Bosque County ranks 104th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,866 people in that age group, or 25.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 1,502 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 52.3% of people with Medicare in Bosque County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to 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 Bosque County
Bosque County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 5,711 Medicare beneficiaries in Bosque County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bosque County, CMS reported about 560 emergency room visits and 206 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Bosque County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bosque County; we help Bosque County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bosque County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Bosque County:
- Goodall Witcher Hospital — Clifton (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.
Bosque County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Bosque County at Clifton (3,532), Meridian (1,429), Valley Mills (1,273), Walnut Springs (878), Morgan (471), Iredell (318), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Bosque County include 76634, 76637, 76649, 76652, 76665, 76671, 76689, 76690. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Bosque 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 Bosque County residents
Here is what we can help Bosque County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Bosque County options together
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- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Bosque County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lampasas County | 4,886 | 43.3% | 8% | Metro |
| Burleson County | 4,142 | 50.4% | 10% | Metro |
| Robertson County | 3,724 | 51.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Hockley County | 3,362 | 53.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Falls County | 3,330 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Chambers County | 6,403 | 52.3% | 9% | Metro |
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