Fannin County Medicare at a glance
| Fannin County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,747 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.0% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,435 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,873 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Fannin County ranks 88th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 6,747 people in that age group, or 18.0% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 2,617 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 45.9% of people with Medicare in Fannin County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is 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 Fannin County
Fannin County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 8,409 Medicare beneficiaries in Fannin County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Fannin County, CMS reported about 653 emergency room visits and 281 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 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 Fannin County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Fannin County; we help Fannin County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Fannin County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Fannin County:
- TMC- Bonham Hospital — Bonham (critical access; government-owned; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Fannin County
The largest communities in Fannin County by 2023 Census population estimates are Bonham (10,879), Leonard (2,083), Honey Grove (1,771), Trenton (815), Ector (779), Savoy (753). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Fannin County number 14: 75413, 75418, 75438, 75439, 75446, 75447, 75449, 75452, 75475, 75476, 75479, 75488, 75490, 75492. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Fannin 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 Fannin County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Fannin County residents we can compare life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
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Fannin County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda County | 6,743 | 54.1% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Erath County | 6,704 | 44.6% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Fayette County | 6,907 | 34.7% | 6% | Smaller city/town |
| Jasper County | 6,982 | 51.8% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Cass County | 6,444 | 51.6% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Val Verde County | 6,444 | 60.4% | 27% | Smaller city/town |
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