Medicare in Lavaca County by the numbers
| Lavaca County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 5,027 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,776 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,102 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 36.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 5,027 residents age 65 and older, Lavaca County is 100th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 24.4% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 1,443 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 55% ages 65 to 74, 31% ages 75 to 84 and 14% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 36.4% of people with Medicare in Lavaca County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Lavaca County
Lavaca County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 5,920 Medicare beneficiaries in Lavaca County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lavaca County, CMS reported about 627 emergency room visits and 254 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Lavaca County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Lavaca County; we help Lavaca County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Lavaca County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Lavaca County:
- Lavaca Medical Center — Hallettsville (critical access; government-owned; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
- Yoakum Community Hospital — Yoakum (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 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 Lavaca County
People in Lavaca County live in communities such as Yoakum (3,831), Hallettsville (2,756), Shiner (2,163), Moulton (859) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Lavaca County number 5: 77964, 77975, 77984, 77986, 77987. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Lavaca 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 Lavaca County residents
Here is what we can help Lavaca County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
Let’s check your Lavaca County options together
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Lavaca County residents
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare 101 for families
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
Lavaca County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County | 4,921 | 37.0% | 8% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 4,613 | 53.5% | 13% | Rural |
| Freestone County | 4,270 | 49.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Leon County | 4,061 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Eastland County | 3,998 | 47.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Trinity County | 3,795 | 57.1% | 12% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.