Medicare in Coke County by the numbers
| Coke County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 907 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,030 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 426 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Coke County ranks 202nd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 907 people in that age group, or 27.1% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 259 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 52% are 65 to 74, 34% are 75 to 84 and 14% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Coke County is 41.4% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Coke County
The USDA classifies Coke County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 1,050 Medicare beneficiaries in Coke County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Coke County, CMS reported about 548 emergency room visits and 304 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 10% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Coke County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Coke County; we help Coke County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Coke County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Coke 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.
Where people live in Coke County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Coke County at Robert Lee (1,037), Bronte (959), Blackwell (2), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Coke County number 3: 76933, 76945, 76953. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Coke 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 Coke County residents
Here is what we can help Coke 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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- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Coke County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher County | 889 | 34.2% | 12% | Rural |
| Yoakum County | 932 | 40.8% | 16% | Rural |
| Real County | 870 | 39.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Hartley County | 858 | 31.0% | 9% | Rural |
| Jim Hogg County | 853 | 70.7% | 38% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 840 | 36.2% | 8% | Rural |
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