Jasper County Medicare at a glance
| Jasper County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,982 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 9,130 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,727 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.8% | 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 6,982 residents age 65 and older, Jasper County is 84th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 21.4% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 2,373 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 58% ages 65 to 74, 33% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 51.8% of Jasper County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to 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 Jasper County
Jasper 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 9,239 Medicare beneficiaries in Jasper County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Jasper County, CMS reported about 704 emergency room visits and 240 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 Jasper County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Jasper County; we help Jasper County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jasper County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jasper County:
- CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital — Jasper (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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 Jasper County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Jasper County at Jasper (7,470), Kirbyville (2,026), Browndell (156), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Jasper County, that means areas such as 75931, 75951, 75956, 77612, 77615, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Jasper 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 Jasper County residents
Here is what we can help Jasper 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.
Get a clear answer for Jasper County
A short call is enough to compare your options. Our help is free to you.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Medicare 101 for families
Jasper County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 6,907 | 34.7% | 6% | Smaller city/town |
| Hopkins County | 7,216 | 45.6% | 11% | 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 |
| Starr County | 7,412 | 84.2% | 58% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.