The numbers behind Medicare in Crane County
| Crane County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 588 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 12.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 724 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 289 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 39.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Crane County ranks 224th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 588 people in that age group, or 12.9% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 251 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 28% ages 75 to 84 and 14% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 39.9% of people with Medicare in Crane County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Crane County
Crane 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 707 Medicare beneficiaries in Crane County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 25% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 11%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Crane County, CMS reported about 620 emergency room visits and 202 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 7% 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 Crane County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Crane County; we help Crane County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Crane County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Crane County:
- Crane County Hospital District — Crane (critical access; government-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.
Crane County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Crane County live in communities such as Crane (3,362) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Crane County include 79731. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Crane 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 Crane County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Crane County households, including final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Crane County residents
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- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Crane County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb County | 592 | 26.8% | 9% | Rural |
| Hemphill County | 610 | 24.5% | 7% | Rural |
| Crockett County | 556 | 35.8% | 17% | Rural |
| Menard County | 642 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Upton County | 525 | 40.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Knox County | 667 | 32.7% | 21% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.