Medicare in Comanche County by the numbers
| Comanche County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,291 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 23.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,768 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,437 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 38.1% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Comanche County ranks 133rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,291 people in that age group, or 23.4% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 1,006 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 55% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 38.1% of Comanche County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Comanche County
The USDA classifies Comanche County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 3,832 Medicare beneficiaries in Comanche County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Comanche County, CMS reported about 594 emergency room visits and 213 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Comanche County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Comanche County; we help Comanche County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Comanche County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Comanche County:
- Comanche County Medical Center — Comanche (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Comanche County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Comanche County by 2023 Census population estimates are Comanche (4,294), De Leon (2,337), Gustine (413). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Comanche County number 6: 76436, 76442, 76444, 76452, 76455, 76474. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Comanche 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 Comanche County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Comanche County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Comanche County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rains County | 3,311 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Sabine County | 3,138 | 38.2% | 11% | Rural |
| Red River County | 3,043 | 44.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Blanco County | 3,549 | 39.7% | 6% | Rural |
| Newton County | 2,866 | 57.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Lee County | 3,767 | 45.4% | 9% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.