Foard County Medicare at a glance
| Foard County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 274 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 310 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 113 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 36.5% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 274 residents age 65 and older, Foard County is 244th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 25.4% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 85 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 43% are 65 to 74, 41% are 75 to 84 and 16% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Foard County is 36.5% of people with Medicare, lower 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 Foard County
Foard 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 368 Medicare beneficiaries in Foard County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 21% 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 Foard County, CMS reported about 737 emergency room visits and 249 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 18% 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 Foard County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Foard County; we help Foard County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Foard County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Foard 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.
Where people live in Foard County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Foard County at Crowell (750), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Foard County number 1: 79227. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Foard 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 Foard County residents
Here is what we can help Foard County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
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Foard County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley County | 295 | 33.2% | 15% | Rural |
| Terrell County | 214 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Cottle County | 340 | 42.9% | 18% | Rural |
| Stonewall County | 340 | 24.6% | 14% | Rural |
| Sterling County | 208 | 27.5% | 14% | Rural |
| Briscoe County | 343 | 35.5% | 6% | Rural |
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