The numbers behind Medicare in Camp County
| Camp County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,399 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,176 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,492 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Camp County comes in 150th for residents age 65 and up (2,399). Older adults make up 18.5% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. The 790 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 62% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 30% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. CMS data show 47.0% of Camp 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 Camp County
Camp County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 3,116 Medicare beneficiaries in Camp County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 12% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Camp County, CMS reported about 337 emergency room visits and 221 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 9% 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 Camp County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Camp County; we help Camp County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Camp County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Camp County:
- UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital — Pittsburg (critical access; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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 Camp County
The largest communities in Camp County by 2023 Census population estimates are Pittsburg (4,515), Rocky Mound (85). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Camp County, that means areas such as 75451, 75686, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Camp 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 Camp County residents
Here is what we can help Camp County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Camp County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak County | 2,418 | 54.7% | 10% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 2,481 | 44.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Hamilton County | 2,172 | 50.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Marion County | 2,638 | 52.2% | 16% | Rural |
| Karnes County | 2,158 | 49.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Madison County | 2,139 | 53.3% | 13% | Rural |
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