Medicare in Llano County by the numbers
| Llano County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,515 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 37.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,591 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,017 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 46.8% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 8,515 residents age 65 and older, Llano County is 73rd among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 37.2% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. The 2,090 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 55% ages 65 to 74, 34% ages 75 to 84 and 11% age 85 and up (Census 2023). About 46.8% of people with Medicare in Llano 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 Llano County
Llano County is a non-metro county with towns and small cities (USDA: urban population of 5,000 to 20,000, not adjacent to a metro area). Care is often split between local providers and a bigger hospital elsewhere, which is worth testing against each plan’s network.
CMS counts 8,771 Medicare beneficiaries in Llano County (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 5% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Llano County, CMS reported about 534 emergency room visits and 191 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Llano County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Llano County; we help Llano County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Llano County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Llano County:
- Mid Coast Medical Center - Central — Llano (critical access; physician-owned; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Llano County
The largest communities in Llano County by 2023 Census population estimates are Horseshoe Bay (4,068), Llano (3,511), Sunrise Beach Village (791). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Llano County number 8: 76831, 76885, 78607, 78609, 78639, 78643, 78657, 78672. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Llano 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 Llano County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Llano County households, including group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your Llano County options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Llano County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Llano County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke County | 8,531 | 41.9% | 7% | Smaller city/town |
| Gillespie County | 8,553 | 29.8% | 5% | Smaller city/town |
| Washington County | 8,599 | 40.8% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Brown County | 8,211 | 39.7% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
| Anderson County | 9,081 | 54.3% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Navarro County | 9,263 | 52.3% | 16% | Smaller city/town |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.