The numbers behind Medicare in Lipscomb County
| Lipscomb County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 592 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.4% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 694 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 186 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 26.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Lipscomb County ranks 223rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 592 people in that age group, or 20.4% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 208 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 13% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 26.8% of people with Medicare in Lipscomb County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Lipscomb County
Lipscomb County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not 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 675 Medicare beneficiaries in Lipscomb County (2023). Their average age is 75, older than 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 Lipscomb County, CMS reported about 705 emergency room visits and 215 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 7% 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Lipscomb County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Lipscomb County; we help Lipscomb County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Lipscomb County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Lipscomb 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.
Where people live in Lipscomb County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Lipscomb County at Booker (1,343), Follett (359), Higgins (345), Darrouzett (297), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Lipscomb County, that means areas such as 79005, 79024, 79034, 79046, 79056, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Lipscomb County residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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Lipscomb County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane County | 588 | 39.9% | 25% | Rural |
| Hemphill County | 610 | 24.5% | 7% | Rural |
| Crockett County | 556 | 35.8% | 17% | Rural |
| Menard County | 642 | 41.2% | 14% | Rural |
| Upton County | 525 | 40.9% | 20% | Rural |
| Knox County | 667 | 32.7% | 21% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.