Medicare in Crockett County by the numbers
| Crockett County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 556 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 762 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 273 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 35.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Crockett County ranks 225th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 556 people in that age group, or 19.5% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 174 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 35% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Crockett County is 35.8% 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 Crockett County
Crockett 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 793 Medicare beneficiaries in Crockett County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 17% 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 Crockett County, CMS reported about 486 emergency room visits and 205 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 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Crockett County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Crockett County; we help Crockett County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Crockett County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Crockett 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 Crockett County
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Crockett County include 76943, 79744. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Crockett 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 Crockett County residents
Here is what we can help Crockett County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Crockett County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton County | 525 | 40.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Crane County | 588 | 39.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Lipscomb County | 592 | 26.8% | 9% | Rural |
| Schleicher County | 503 | 33.0% | 17% | Rural |
| Hemphill County | 610 | 24.5% | 7% | Rural |
| Collingsworth County | 496 | 25.3% | 15% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.