Hudspeth County Medicare at a glance
| Hudspeth County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 344 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 10.0% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 966 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 514 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 53.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Hudspeth County ranks 237th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 344 people in that age group, or 10.0% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). About 115 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 35% is 75 to 84 and 7% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Hudspeth County is 53.2% of people with Medicare, close to 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 Hudspeth County
Hudspeth 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 788 Medicare beneficiaries in Hudspeth County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the Texas average of 73. About 20% 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 Hudspeth County, CMS reported about 308 emergency room visits and 161 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than it for hospital stays (226). 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Hudspeth County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Hudspeth County; we help Hudspeth County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Hudspeth County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Hudspeth 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.
Hudspeth County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Hudspeth County live in communities such as Dell City (271) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Hudspeth County number 2: 79839, 79851. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County residents
Here is what we can help Hudspeth County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Hudspeth County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irion County | 338 | 33.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Cochran County | 380 | 50.4% | 17% | Metro |
| Oldham County | 297 | 30.1% | 10% | Metro |
| Armstrong County | 449 | 38.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Martin County | 616 | 37.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Garza County | 623 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
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