The numbers behind Medicare in Live Oak County
| Live Oak County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,418 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,457 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,345 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.7% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Live Oak County ranks 149th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,418 people in that age group, or 20.9% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 785 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 54% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 34% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. CMS data show 54.7% of Live Oak County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to 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 Live Oak County
Live Oak 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 2,774 Medicare beneficiaries in Live Oak County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Live Oak County, CMS reported about 515 emergency room visits and 195 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and lower than 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Live Oak County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Live Oak County; we help Live Oak County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Live Oak County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Live Oak 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Live Oak County
The largest communities in Live Oak County by 2023 Census population estimates are George West (2,167), Three Rivers (1,641). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Live Oak County, that means areas such as 78022, 78071, 78075, 78383, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Live Oak 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 Live Oak County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Live Oak County households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
Let’s check your Live Oak County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Live Oak 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
Live Oak County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp County | 2,399 | 47.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 2,481 | 44.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Marion County | 2,638 | 52.2% | 16% | Rural |
| Hamilton County | 2,172 | 50.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Karnes County | 2,158 | 49.8% | 12% | Rural |
| Madison County | 2,139 | 53.3% | 13% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.