The numbers behind Medicare in Kent County
| Kent County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 189 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 25.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 227 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 95 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 41.9% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Kent County ranks 247th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 189 people in that age group, or 25.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 63 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 44% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 39% is 75 to 84 and 16% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Kent County is 41.9% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Kent County
Kent County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 211 Medicare beneficiaries in Kent County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than 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 Kent County, CMS reported about 321 emergency room visits and 202 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Kent County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Kent County; we help Kent County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Kent County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Kent 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.
Kent County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Kent County by 2023 Census population estimates are Jayton (494). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Kent County number 2: 79518, 79528. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Kent 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 Kent County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Kent County residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Kent County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Kent County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts County | 182 | 29.0% | n/a | Rural |
| Glasscock County | 174 | 18.7% | n/a | Rural |
| Sterling County | 208 | 27.5% | 14% | Rural |
| Terrell County | 214 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Borden County | 142 | 24.8% | n/a | Rural |
| McMullen County | 136 | 40.2% | n/a | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.