The numbers behind Medicare in Hopkins County
| Hopkins County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 7,216 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,731 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,977 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.6% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Hopkins County ranks 83rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 7,216 people in that age group, or 18.9% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 2,486 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 57% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 45.6% of Hopkins County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Hopkins County
Hopkins County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 8,701 Medicare beneficiaries in Hopkins County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 11% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Hopkins County, CMS reported about 721 emergency room visits and 224 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 12% 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 Hopkins County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Hopkins County; we help Hopkins County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Hopkins County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Hopkins County:
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs — Sulphur Springs (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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 Hopkins County
People in Hopkins County live in communities such as Sulphur Springs (16,564), Como (746), Cumby (706), Tira (332) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Hopkins County number 8: 75420, 75431, 75433, 75437, 75471, 75478, 75481, 75482. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County residents
Here is what we can help Hopkins County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Hopkins County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County | 7,412 | 84.2% | 58% | Smaller city/town |
| Jasper County | 6,982 | 51.8% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Fayette County | 6,907 | 34.7% | 6% | Smaller city/town |
| Fannin County | 6,747 | 45.9% | 10% | Smaller city/town |
| Matagorda County | 6,743 | 54.1% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Erath County | 6,704 | 44.6% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.