The numbers behind Medicare in Falls County
| Falls County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,330 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 19.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,755 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,329 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Falls County comes in 131st for residents age 65 and up (3,330). Older adults make up 19.3% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 1,188 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 62.0% of people with Medicare in Falls County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Falls County
Falls 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 4,011 Medicare beneficiaries in Falls County (2023). Their average age is 72, 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 Falls County, CMS reported about 611 emergency room visits and 217 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 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Falls County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Falls County; we help Falls County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Falls County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Falls County:
- Falls Community Hospital and Clinic — Marlin (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.
Falls County: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Falls County at Marlin (5,563), Rosebud (1,339), Lott (668), Golinda (521), Bruceville-Eddy (0), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Falls County include 76524, 76570, 76632, 76656, 76661, 76680, 76682, 76685. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Falls 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 Falls County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Falls 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 Falls County
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Falls County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare 101 for families
Falls County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley County | 3,362 | 53.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Jones County | 3,154 | 43.3% | 14% | Metro |
| Callahan County | 3,126 | 41.5% | 11% | Metro |
| Robertson County | 3,724 | 51.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Clay County | 2,599 | 31.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Burleson County | 4,142 | 50.4% | 10% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.