Medicare in Mason County by the numbers
| Mason County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,248 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 31.7% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,428 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 489 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.2% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Mason County ranks 186th of 254 Texas counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,248 people in that age group, or 31.7% of residents (statewide: 13.7%). The 292 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 51% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 38% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Mason County is 34.2% of people with Medicare, lower than the Texas average of 54.9%. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Mason County
Mason 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 1,460 Medicare beneficiaries in Mason 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 Mason County, CMS reported about 613 emergency room visits and 190 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 12% 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 Mason County can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Mason County; we help Mason County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Mason County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Mason 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 Mason County
People in Mason County live in communities such as Mason (2,116) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Mason County number 3: 76820, 76842, 76856. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Mason 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 Mason County residents
Here is what we can help Mason County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Get a clear answer for Mason County
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Mason County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castro County | 1,242 | 39.3% | 13% | Rural |
| Mills County | 1,284 | 40.4% | 11% | Rural |
| Haskell County | 1,199 | 33.1% | 16% | Rural |
| Swisher County | 1,188 | 41.3% | 12% | Rural |
| Brooks County | 1,162 | 71.1% | 37% | Rural |
| Childress County | 1,151 | 43.2% | 17% | Rural |
See every Texas county in our Texas directory or go to our Texas Medicare hub.