Medicare in Jack County by the numbers
| Jack County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,531 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.3% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,027 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 689 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.0% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 1,531 residents age 65 and older, Jack County is 173rd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 17.3% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. Another 582 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, 33% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. About 34.0% of people with Medicare in Jack County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Jack County
Jack County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 1,809 Medicare beneficiaries in Jack 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 Jack County, CMS reported about 657 emergency room visits and 238 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 13% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Jack County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Jack County; we help Jack County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jack County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jack County:
- Faith Community Hospital — Jacksboro (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Jack County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Jack County at Jacksboro (4,219), Bryson (459), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Jack County include 76427, 76458, 76459, 76486. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Jack 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 Jack County residents
Here is what we can help Jack County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA and group health insurance.
Let’s check your Jack County options together
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- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
Jack County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmer County | 1,489 | 25.1% | 11% | Rural |
| Refugio County | 1,466 | 57.7% | 14% | Rural |
| Kimble County | 1,375 | 26.9% | 11% | Rural |
| Duval County | 1,694 | 69.0% | 35% | Rural |
| Presidio County | 1,363 | 45.6% | 41% | Rural |
| San Saba County | 1,349 | 42.1% | 11% | Rural |
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