The numbers behind Medicare in Dimmit County
| Dimmit County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,359 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,921 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,335 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 69.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 1,359 residents age 65 and older, Dimmit County is 181st among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 16.5% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 401 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 54% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 34% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. CMS data show 69.5% of Dimmit County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Dimmit County
The USDA classifies Dimmit County as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area. In counties of this type, people often travel to a larger neighboring county for specialists, so we check whether your plan’s network reaches there.
CMS counts 1,968 Medicare beneficiaries in Dimmit County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 34% 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 Dimmit County, CMS reported about 807 emergency room visits and 334 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Dimmit County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Dimmit County; we help Dimmit County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Dimmit County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Dimmit County:
- Dimmit Regional Hospital — Carrizo Springs (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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.
Where people live in Dimmit County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Dimmit County at Carrizo Springs (4,628), Asherton (690), Big Wells (461), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Dimmit County include 78827, 78830, 78834, 78836. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Dimmit 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 Dimmit County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Dimmit County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Get a clear answer for Dimmit County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Dimmit County residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
Dimmit County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | 1,370 | 75.5% | 41% | Smaller city/town |
| Mitchell County | 1,329 | 39.8% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
| Ochiltree County | 1,285 | 22.2% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Reeves County | 1,501 | 34.7% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
| Ward County | 1,518 | 39.8% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Bailey County | 1,031 | 36.4% | 14% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.