Knox County Medicare at a glance
| Knox County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 667 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 928 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 303 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 32.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Knox County ranks 218th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 667 people in that age group, or 20.2% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 237 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 31% is 75 to 84 and 13% is 85 or older. CMS data show 32.7% of Knox County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Knox County
The USDA classifies Knox County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 915 Medicare beneficiaries in Knox County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 21% 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 Knox County, CMS reported about 725 emergency room visits and 249 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 8% 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 Knox County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Knox County; we help Knox County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Knox County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Knox County:
- Knox County Hospital — Knox City (critical access; 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.
Knox County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Knox County live in communities such as Munday (1,222), Knox City (1,046), Benjamin (198), Goree (159) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Knox County include 76363, 76371, 79505, 79529. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Knox 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 Knox County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Knox County residents we can compare annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Knox County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County | 680 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
| Sutton County | 685 | 24.9% | 12% | Rural |
| Shackelford County | 689 | 38.3% | 10% | Rural |
| Menard County | 642 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Concho County | 719 | 44.5% | 13% | Rural |
| Hemphill County | 610 | 24.5% | 7% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.