Duval County Medicare at a glance
| Duval County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,694 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,448 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,690 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 69.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Duval County ranks 171st of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,694 people in that age group, or 17.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 514 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 50% are 65 to 74, 39% are 75 to 84 and 11% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Duval County is 69.0% of people with Medicare, higher 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 Duval County
Duval County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 2,487 Medicare beneficiaries in Duval County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 35% 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 Duval County, CMS reported about 1012 emergency room visits and 340 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 27% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Duval County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Duval County; we help Duval County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Duval County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Duval 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Duval County
The largest communities in Duval County by 2023 Census population estimates are San Diego (2,860), Freer (2,363), Benavides (1,144). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Duval County include 78341, 78349, 78357, 78376, 78384. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Duval 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 Duval County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Duval County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
Get a clear answer for Duval County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Duval County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Duval County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCulloch County | 1,844 | 39.4% | 15% | Rural |
| Jack County | 1,531 | 34.0% | 10% | Rural |
| Parmer County | 1,489 | 25.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Refugio County | 1,466 | 57.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Coleman County | 1,998 | 30.8% | 16% | Rural |
| Kimble County | 1,375 | 26.9% | 11% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.