Medicare in Bowie County by the numbers
| Bowie County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 16,221 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 20,544 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 9,021 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Bowie County ranks 45th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 16,221 people in that age group, or 17.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 5,633 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, 57% are 65 to 74, 33% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 43.9% of Bowie County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Bowie County
Bowie County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 20,979 Medicare beneficiaries in Bowie County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Bowie County, CMS reported about 606 emergency room visits and 217 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 12% 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 Bowie County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Bowie County; we help Bowie County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Bowie County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Bowie County:
- CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System — Texarkana (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
- Wadley Regional Medical Center — Texarkana (acute care; physician-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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Bowie County
People in Bowie County live in communities such as Texarkana (35,741), Wake Village (5,808), New Boston (4,548), Nash (4,230), Hooks (2,484), De Kalb (1,461) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Bowie County number 9: 75501, 75503, 75559, 75561, 75567, 75569, 75570, 75573, 75574. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Bowie 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 Bowie County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Bowie County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Bowie County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Bowie County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria County | 16,078 | 54.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Ector County | 16,473 | 54.5% | 18% | Metro |
| Potter County | 16,643 | 50.9% | 16% | Metro |
| Rockwall County | 16,728 | 43.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Bastrop County | 17,331 | 54.4% | 8% | Metro |
| Hunt County | 17,498 | 47.5% | 11% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.