The numbers behind Medicare in Jones County
| Jones County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,154 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.5% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,769 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,631 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 3,154 residents age 65 and older, Jones County is 134th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 15.5% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 1,086 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 58% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 43.3% of people with Medicare in Jones County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower 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 Jones County
Jones County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 3,686 Medicare beneficiaries in Jones County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 14% 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 Jones County, CMS reported about 673 emergency room visits and 245 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 10% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Jones County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Jones County; we help Jones County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Jones County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Jones County:
- Anson General Hospital — Anson (rural emergency; government-owned; emergency services)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. 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 Jones County
The largest communities in Jones County by 2023 Census population estimates are Abilene (5,776), Stamford (2,903), Anson (2,302), Hamlin (1,851), Hawley (567), Lueders (259). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Jones County number 5: 79501, 79503, 79520, 79525, 79553. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Jones 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 Jones County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Jones County residents we can compare ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Jones County residents
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Jones County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan County | 3,126 | 41.5% | 11% | Metro |
| Falls County | 3,330 | 62.0% | 17% | Metro |
| Hockley County | 3,362 | 53.0% | 12% | Metro |
| Clay County | 2,599 | 31.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Robertson County | 3,724 | 51.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Burleson County | 4,142 | 50.4% | 10% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.