The numbers behind Medicare in Lee County
| Lee County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,767 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,397 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,996 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.4% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Texas’s 254 counties, Lee County comes in 124th for residents age 65 and up (3,767). Older adults make up 20.7% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. The 1,453 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 60% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 45.4% of people with Medicare in Lee 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 Lee County
Lee 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 4,151 Medicare beneficiaries in Lee County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Lee County, CMS reported about 508 emergency room visits and 214 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). About 9% 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 Lee County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Lee County; we help Lee County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Lee County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Lee 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.
Lee County: communities and ZIP codes
The largest communities in Lee County by 2023 Census population estimates are Giddings (5,254), Lexington (1,289). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Lee County include 77853, 78942, 78946, 78947, 78948. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Lee 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 Lee County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Lee County households, including Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
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- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
Lee County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | 3,795 | 57.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Blanco County | 3,549 | 39.7% | 6% | Rural |
| Eastland County | 3,998 | 47.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Leon County | 4,061 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Rains County | 3,311 | 47.5% | 8% | Rural |
| Comanche County | 3,291 | 38.1% | 12% | Rural |
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