Medicare in Leon County by the numbers
| Leon County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,061 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,683 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,700 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 47.5% | 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, Leon County comes in 118th for residents age 65 and up (4,061). Older adults make up 24.6% of the population here; the state figure is 13.7%. The 1,263 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 58% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 47.5% of Leon County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 54.9% average across Texas. 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 Leon County
Leon County is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, 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 5,648 Medicare beneficiaries in Leon County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 8% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Leon County, CMS reported about 571 emergency room visits and 226 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Leon County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Leon County; we help Leon County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Leon County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Leon 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.
Leon County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Leon County live in communities such as Buffalo (1,855), Centerville (949), Jewett (821), Normangee (473), Oakwood (373), Marquez (195) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Leon County include 75831, 75833, 75846, 75850, 75855, 77855, 77865, 77871. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Leon 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 Leon County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Leon 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.
Ready to compare plans in Leon County?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Leon County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland County | 3,998 | 47.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Freestone County | 4,270 | 49.9% | 13% | Rural |
| Trinity County | 3,795 | 57.1% | 12% | Rural |
| Lee County | 3,767 | 45.4% | 9% | Rural |
| Blanco County | 3,549 | 39.7% | 6% | Rural |
| Tyler County | 4,613 | 53.5% | 13% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.