The numbers behind Medicare in Lynn County
| Lynn County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 932 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.2% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,144 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 562 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.1% | 54.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Lynn County ranks 198th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 932 people in that age group, or 16.2% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 337 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. About 49.1% of people with Medicare in Lynn 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 Lynn County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Lynn County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 1,146 Medicare beneficiaries in Lynn County (2023). Their average age is 74, 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 Lynn County, CMS reported about 571 emergency room visits and 225 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 11% 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 Lynn County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Lynn County; we help Lynn County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Lynn County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Lynn County:
- Lynn County Hospital District — Tahoka (critical access; government-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.
Where people live in Lynn County
The largest communities in Lynn County by 2023 Census population estimates are Tahoka (2,427), O'Donnell (626), Wilson (446), New Home (343). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Lynn County number 3: 79373, 79381, 79383. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Lynn 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 Lynn County residents
Here is what we can help Lynn County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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Lynn County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby County | 926 | 57.5% | 19% | Metro |
| Carson County | 1,237 | 39.8% | 7% | Metro |
| Garza County | 623 | 53.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Martin County | 616 | 37.9% | 10% | Metro |
| Armstrong County | 449 | 38.9% | 11% | Metro |
| Cochran County | 380 | 50.4% | 17% | Metro |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.