Medicare in Crosby County by the numbers
| Crosby County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 926 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.8% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,300 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 747 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 926 residents age 65 and older, Crosby County is 200th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 18.8% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 311 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Crosby County is 57.5% of people with Medicare, close to the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Crosby County
Crosby County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 1,323 Medicare beneficiaries in Crosby County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 19% 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 Crosby County, CMS reported about 645 emergency room visits and 210 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 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Crosby County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Crosby County; we help Crosby County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Crosby County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Crosby County:
- Crosbyton Clinic Hospital — Crosbyton (rural emergency; nonprofit; emergency services)
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.
Crosby County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Crosby County by 2023 Census population estimates are Ralls (1,578), Crosbyton (1,434), Lorenzo (924). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Crosby County, that means areas such as 79322, 79343, 79357, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Crosby 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 Crosby County residents
Here is what we can help Crosby County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Let’s check your Crosby County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Crosby County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn County | 932 | 49.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Garza County | 623 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Martin County | 616 | 37.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Carson County | 1,237 | 39.8% | 7% | Metro |
| Armstrong County | 449 | 38.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Cochran County | 380 | 50.4% | 17% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.