The numbers behind Medicare in Jim Hogg County
| Jim Hogg County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 853 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.1% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,015 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 718 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 70.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Jim Hogg County comes in 206th for residents age 65 and up (853). Older adults make up 18.1% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. Another 244 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 53% ages 65 to 74, 38% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Jim Hogg County is 70.7% of people with Medicare, higher 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 Jim Hogg County
Jim Hogg County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 1,021 Medicare beneficiaries in Jim Hogg County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 38% 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 Jim Hogg County, CMS reported about 957 emergency room visits and 336 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 23% 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 Jim Hogg County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Jim Hogg County; we help Jim Hogg County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Jim Hogg County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Jim Hogg 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Jim Hogg County
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Jim Hogg County number 2: 78360, 78361. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg County residents
Here is what we can help Jim Hogg 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.
Let’s check your Jim Hogg County options together
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Jim Hogg County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley County | 858 | 31.0% | 9% | Rural |
| Jeff Davis County | 840 | 36.2% | 8% | Rural |
| Real County | 870 | 39.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Donley County | 829 | 33.6% | 14% | Rural |
| Kinney County | 823 | 41.7% | 18% | Rural |
| Baylor County | 820 | 32.3% | 16% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.