The numbers behind Medicare in Callahan County
| Callahan County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,126 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,876 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,608 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Callahan County ranks 137th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,126 people in that age group, or 21.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 1,108 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, 60% are 65 to 74, 29% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Callahan County is 41.5% 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 Callahan County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Callahan County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 3,745 Medicare beneficiaries in Callahan County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Callahan County, CMS reported about 545 emergency room visits and 242 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 11% 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 Callahan County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Callahan County; we help Callahan County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Callahan County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Callahan 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 Callahan County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Callahan County at Clyde (3,985), Baird (1,526), Cross Plains (935), Putnam (68), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Callahan County number 4: 76443, 76469, 79504, 79510. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Callahan 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 Callahan County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Callahan 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.
Let’s check your Callahan County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Callahan County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County | 3,154 | 43.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Falls County | 3,330 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Hockley County | 3,362 | 53.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Clay County | 2,599 | 31.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Robertson County | 3,724 | 51.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Burleson County | 4,142 | 50.4% | 10% | Metro |
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