Medicare in Marion County by the numbers
| Marion County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,638 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 27.6% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,249 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,696 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Marion County ranks 143rd of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,638 people in that age group, or 27.6% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). Another 922 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, 33% is 75 to 84 and 9% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Marion County is 52.2% of people with Medicare, close to the Texas average of 54.9%. 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 Marion County
Marion 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 3,242 Medicare beneficiaries in Marion County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 16% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 11%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Marion County, CMS reported about 649 emergency room visits and 262 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and higher than it for hospital stays (226). About 14% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Marion County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Marion County; we help Marion County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Marion County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Marion 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 Marion County
The largest communities in Marion County by 2023 Census population estimates are Jefferson (1,851). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Marion County, that means areas such as 75657, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Marion 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 Marion County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Marion County residents we can compare ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Marion County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 2,702 | 48.6% | 13% | Rural |
| Franklin County | 2,481 | 44.9% | 10% | Rural |
| Live Oak County | 2,418 | 54.7% | 10% | Rural |
| Newton County | 2,866 | 57.2% | 18% | Rural |
| Camp County | 2,399 | 47.0% | 12% | Rural |
| Red River County | 3,043 | 44.4% | 17% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.